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Campaign aimed at Keeping Kids Safe Online
With many young people spending more time online than usual recently, the Shetland Public Protection Committee is supporting the awareness campaign #KeepingKidsSafeOnline.
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National Day of Reflection
On the National Day of Reflection, marking the first anniversary of the first UK lockdown, Council Convener Malcolm Bell comments on the last twelve months.
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Poll Cards for May election delivered
In the last few days, electors in Shetland have received poll cards for the Scottish Parliament Election to be held on Thursday 6 May.
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Growth deal signed for Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides will release total investment of £335 million
(Press release issued on behalf of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Orkney Islands Council, Shetland Islands Council, and the Scottish and UK Governments)
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Statement – Positive Covid-19 case linked to Shetland school
Shetland Islands Council can confirm that Mossbank Primary School is closed today following confirmation of a new positive Covid-19 case associated with the school.
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Operational note - Vaccination shuttle bus arrangements
With the introduction of second-dose vaccination appointments from next week, the shuttle bus timetable has been amended.
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Council recognised for promoting workplace gender equality
Shetland Islands Council has today received its bronze accreditation after taking part in the innovative ‘Equally Safe at Work’ pilot scheme.
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Zetland Educational Trust 2021/22
Applications are now open for the Zetland Educational Trust (ZET) for 2021/22.
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Return of indoor visits to local Care Homes
All care homes in Shetland will be resuming indoor visiting for up to two visits per resident per week, with up to two designated visitors.
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Operational Note - Essential maintenance on Vidlin ferry linkspan
Shetland Islands Council’s Ferry Service is planning essential work on the linkspan at Vidlin in April.