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Consultation on provision of free period products
Shetland Islands Council has launched a public consultation consulting the public on the best places to make free period products available.
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Council’s “Food Group” wins public sector award
Shetland Islands Council has won an award for its collaboration to provide food to those in need in the community.
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Operational Note: Roads ‘Patcher’ back to carry out repairs
Drivers are asked to expect some short delays on single track roads over the next month, while repairs are being carried out by a specialist vehicle.
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National Lottery representatives to visit next month
Representatives of the National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) will be in Shetland next month, to meet community groups, charities or Third Sector organisations to discuss funding applications
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‘Kitbag’ training for pupils’ emotional health and wellbeing
All Shetland schools will receive a ‘Kitbag’ resource to help pupils’ capacity for mindfulness and reflection.
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Council achieves Carer Positive award
Shetland Islands Council has been recognised as a Carer Positive Employer after achieving the first of three levels of the Carer Positive award.
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Aith Junior High School decides YPI funding
Aith Junior High School’s annual Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) final has seen £3000 awarded to Shetland Foodbank to help improve their disabled access.
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Shetland Library to join Scottish Reading Moment 2022
Shetland Library is joining libraries in a national challenge for everyone to pledge to read six minutes a day, to celebrate the power of reading, libraries and good mental health.
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Operational Note – Laxo ferry terminal linkspan works
Shetland Islands Council will be carrying out essential maintenance on the linkspan at Laxo ferry terminal over the weekend of 20th to 23rd May 2022.
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Blue-green algae at Pullar’s Loch
Shetland Islands Council’s Environmental Health Team has received notification from SEPA that there is blue-green algae in Pullar’s Loch at the Ness of Sound, Lerwick.
