The following consultations are currently open for responses:
Views sought on future options for Burravoe and Skeld Primary Schools
Two online surveys are today, asking residents, parents, staff, and other stakeholders for their views. The responses from the surveys will help inform the Options Appraisal process and will be considered alongside other factors, including education, community, transport and finance. No decision has been made regarding the future of either school.
Skeld Primary School has been mothballed since August 2024 after completion of the Council's mothballing process. Burravoe Primary School currently has less than five pupils on the school roll and would meet the criteria for consideration under the Council's mothballing procedures.
A range of options are being explored, including maintaining current arrangements, reopening or continuing the mothballing of Skeld Primary School, and the potential for future statutory consultation on permanent closure. The appraisal process will also consider any other reasonable alternatives identified.
- Information on the Options Appraisal for Burravoe Primary School and a link to the survey are available here
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Information on the Options Appraisal for Skeld Primary School and a link to the survey are available here
Both surveys are open until Monday 21 September 2026. Survey responses will be collated and thereafter included in a further report to Councillors.
Cruise tourism views sought from local businesses
As part of a wider socio-economic study of the cruise tourism market in Shetland, consultants working for Shetland Islands Council are seeking input from local businesses and organisations.
Data gathered will feed into the study, to estimate the economic impact of cruise ship visits to Shetland, as well as highlight challenges and opportunities for Shetland communities to maximise local benefits.
All organisations are encouraged to take part, whether cruise tourism is a major part of their work, or a lesser element, or possibly not an area they’re involved in. The study hopes to show how visitor activity translates into income for local businesses, where the benefits are being felt, as well understanding some of the pressures created by cruise tourism.
The online survey is currently open until the end of September and should only take around 10-15 minutes. All responses will be treated in the strictest confidence and only reported in aggregate form, so no individual, business or organisation can be identified.
Anyone who would like to speak to the study consultants, McGregor Solutions, or to request a paper copy of the survey, is asked to contact Anne Byers at McGregor Solutions – anne@mcgregorsolutions.co.uk or 07917 127151.