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Consultation on Shetland’s new Local Development Plan - in a digital public hall
Shetland Islands Council is reviewing the Local Development Plan, the main document that guides decisions on all planning applications and development for the isles.
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Operational Note - Bluemull Sound and Whalsay ferry services
Manufacturer delays in receiving parts for the MV Geira docking have resulted in an impact on the Docking Schedule.
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Operational Note – Bressay ferry service
The Bressay Ferry service will return to a normal timetable from this Saturday - 15th January.
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Operational note - Removal of floral arrangements at local burial grounds
Local families are being reminded to arrange for the removal of memorial tributes, and any wreaths and flowers which aren’t in a suitable receptacle, before the end of January.
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Free bus travel for under 22s
Young people and children aged 5 to 21 years can now access free bus travel, by applying for a National Entitlement Card (NEC).
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Operational Note – Bressay ferry service
Due to Covid isolations among crew, the Bressay ferry service will be operating to a Restricted Timetable from tomorrow, Friday 7th January 2022.
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Athlete Travel Awards Scheme - successful applicants announced
Thirteen local athletes, including three from parasports, have been awarded funding in round two of the Shetland Athlete Travel Award Scheme 2021/22.
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Housing Conference material now available online
A recent Stakeholders Conference on the Local Housing Strategy for Shetland was attended by over sixty delegates.
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Housing Service information on its way to tenants
Council tenants are being sent some important Housing information - the annual consultation on potential rent increases, details of the work on fire detection system upgrades, and a Winter Newsletter
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Operational Note - Housing repairs
With increasing Covid-19 cases, the Council’s Housing Service has decided to pause any routine repair works ahead of Christmas, for the safety of tenants and staff.
