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Alcohol Awareness Week
Today marks the end of Alcohol Awareness Week in the UK, raising awareness of the link between alcohol and mental health, and encouraging discussion about alcohol issues and the stigma surrounding them.
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Operational note: Weather update – 18 November 2020
Following heavy rainfall over Shetland this morning a number of calls have been received today about flooded roads in many areas.
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Strategic Framework Business Fund – Important information for local businesses
The Scottish Government has announced the opening of the Strategic Framework Business Fund. This financial support will offer grant support for businesses impacted by protective measures.
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Shetland Public Protection Committee Review of the Year
Shetland Public Protection Committee (SPPC) which was formed in March 2019, incorporating both adult and child protection, presented its 2019/20 annual report to Councillors today.
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Avian flu threat prompts advice to bird owners
Poultry and bird owners in Shetland must take steps to reduce the risk of avian flu, following news that Scotland has been declared an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone.
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Don’t Lose Your Vote reminder
Electoral Registration reminders have recently been sent to households in Shetland who have yet not replied, where required, to the annual canvass form to update the Register of Electors.
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Single use plastics consultation
Shetland Islands Council is asking the public to respond to a national consultation aimed at reducing the supply of single use plastics.
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Mobile library goes ‘on tour’ for Mobile Libraries Day
Mobile Libraries Day takes place on Wednesday 18th November, celebrating mobile library services across Scotland and the contribution they make to communities.
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Statement – Removal of ban on household visits
Steven Coutts, Council Leader, reacts to the announcement by the First Minister that the ban on household visits in Shetland, Orkney and the Western Isles is to be lifted from this Friday.
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Views sought on Active Travel Strategy
The draft Shetland Active Travel Strategy 2020-2025 has now been launched for consultation, seeking the public’s views on walking, cycling and wheeling, including wheelchair use, across the islands.
