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Council invites energy survey responses
Shetland Islands Council is inviting responses to an online survey about energy transition in Shetland, the results of which will help to shape the future Energy Strategy for Shetland.
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Winter Wheelers - let’s wrap up and ride
Shetland Islands Council is launching a new winter campaign in partnership with the “Love to Ride” initiative to help more people enjoy cycling in Shetland.
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‘Nort Natters’ findings presented next week
Key insights and findings from the recent ‘Nort Natters’ community engagement will be presented next week.
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Operational note – Household recycling collections, West Mainland
Due to a vehicle breakdown, cleansing staff are unable to collect from side roads on the West Mainland, which will now be collected tomorrow (Thursday).
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School closures – Teachers’ strike action
All schools in Shetland, apart from Cullivoe Primary School and Skeld Primary School and most early learning and childcare settings, will be closed to children and young people on Thursday 24 November
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Cost of Living support for families
The families of approximately 500 children will receive additional financial support this winter to help amid the cost of living crisis.
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Book Week Scotland celebrations
Shetland Library is this week celebrating the joy of sharing stories and books with a series of Book Week Scotland events.
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Council social worker wins national fostering award
Victoria Cumming, a social worker in the Council’s Family Placement Team, has won an ‘Outstanding Contribution by a Social Worker’ award in the Fostering Excellence Awards 2022.
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One week left for ‘Nort Natters’ engagement
People who live, work or study in the north mainland of Shetland have until next Thursday to contribute to the ‘Nort Natters’ community engagement.
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Bridges students learn Bridgehead skills
Four young people involved with the Bridges Project last week took part in a new ‘Bridgehead’ firefighting course to develop their self-confidence and team work skills.
