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Operational note - Fuel spillages between Lerwick and Walls
Shetland Islands Council is this morning investigating reports of fuel spillages on roads in Lerwick and also on the A971 Westside road, where there are slippery road surfaces.
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Young people sought for North Sea virtual conference
Young people aged 16-24 are being invited to take part in a ‘Changing Tides and Making Waves’ virtual conference on Saturday 14th November 2020.
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Statement from Steven Coutts, Political Leader, on Strategic Framework for Covid-19
I welcome the new strategic framework, which recognises the need for a tiered approach to deal with this virus.
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Consultation on key health and social care plans
Two documents key to the way health and social care services are delivered in Shetland are now out for public consultation.
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Electric trikes have proved popular
Seven electric trikes used by people receiving care services in Shetland have proved popular this summer.
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Household waste collections - South Mainland & Tingwall
Shetland Islands Council has made changes to the collection days for household waste & recycling in parts of the South Mainland and Tingwall, from next Monday (2nd November).
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Operations update – Relocation of Housing Service and reopening of Reception, 8 North Ness, Lerwick
During the Covid-19 pandemic, Council offices have remained closed to the public, with the majority of staff continuing to work from home wherever possible.
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Scots law changes to protect children
From next week, all forms of physical punishment of children will be against the law in Scotland, including hitting, smacking, spanking and slapping.
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Skerries ferry service reopens to vehicles
Shetland Islands Council is pleased to announce that the Skerries linkspan will re-open to vehicles on Friday 23rd October.
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Coronavirus Business Hardship Fund – Important information for local businesses
The Scottish Government has announced the opening of the Coronavirus Business Hardship Fund, to support businesses and employers through potential disruption and restricted trading.
