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Schools’ industrial action - Monday 6th February
Most schools in Shetland will be affected by industrial action on Monday 6th February 2023.
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Flood Risk Management Plan now published
Shetland Islands Council has recently published the updated Local Flood Risk Management Plan for Shetland, covering the period from 2022-2028.
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Operational note – Paper recycling collection in north and south mainland
Recycling collections missed on Monday & Tuesday will be collected on Friday 20th January.
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Council leader welcomes ferry funding which will ‘save Fair Isle’
Shetland Islands Council has welcomed an announcement by the UK Government to provide £27 million for a new roll on-roll off ferry for Fair Isle, with new terminals, through its Levelling Up Fund.
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All schools closed tomorrow due to snow forecasts
All schools in Shetland will be CLOSED again tomorrow (Tuesday 17th January) due to forecasts of continued snowfall.
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All schools closed due to snow
All schools in Shetland will be CLOSED today (Mon 16th January) due to snow
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Operational note - Removal of floral arrangements at burial grounds
Local families are reminded to arrange for the removal of memorial tributes if they wish to keep them, and any wreaths and flowers which are not in a suitable receptacle, before the end of January.
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Road reopened – A968 Voe to Firth (Dales Lees)
The A968 between Voe and Firth, known as Dales Lees, will reopen to through traffic from 5pm today (Mon 9th January).
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Budget challenges for Shetland Islands Council
With elected members set to debate and decide on budgets for 2023/24 in a few weeks’ time, the Council is beginning a community conversation to highlight the particular challenges for the year ahead.
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Free school breakfast trial for secondary pupils
Free school breakfasts are to be trialed in secondary schools from next week, paid for by Scottish Government funding.
