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Shetland Climate Festival to take place on the 9th- 10th June
Shetland Islands Council have announced that the Shetland Climate Festival will take place on 9 – 10 June 2023 at the Clickimin Leisure Centre
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Electric Vehicle charging tariffs from 11th April 2023
From 11 April 2023, tariffs will be introduced for using Council-owned electric vehicle charging points in Shetland.
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Changes to St Ringans Hub access and a new Community Cupboard for Brae
A new ‘community cupboard’ is to open in Brae next week, while the St Ringans Hub in Lerwick will now operate on an appointment only basis from Friday 31st March.
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Joint Inspection Report published for Adult Support and Protection in Shetland
The Care Inspectorate have today published a positive report of adult support and protection arrangements in Shetland.
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Council statement on HPMA consultation
Shetland Islands Council has today submitted its response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA) – strongly opposing the policy proposals.
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Help for nesting gulls
Shetland Islands Council is asking anyone who thinks they may have a problem with nesting gulls in the coming weeks to get touch.
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Shetland primary schools compete in Euroquiz
Shetland pupils will next week take part in Euroquiz, the annual local heats of the Scotland-wide project, organised by the Scottish European Educational Trust.
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Operational Note: Changes to accounts and fares on inter-island ferries
There will be changes to the way that passengers pay for travel on inter-island ferries from 1st April 2023.
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Roads Notice: B9071 Laxo to Vidlin – Closure, Friday 17th March
The B9071 between Laxo and Vidlin will be closed during the day tomorrow (Friday 17th) to remove fuel and recover the tanker that has come off the road near the Skelberry junction.
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Operational note: Household collections, West Mainland
Due to unforeseen vehicle breakdowns, Council staff have been unable to collect from households in the West Mainland today (Thursday).
