https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:47:46 +0000 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:47:46 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3943/operational-note-new-arrangements-for-lashing-vehicles-on-yell-unst-ferry-crossing The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) has approved revised proposals for lashing vehicles on Council ferries sailing between Gutcher and Belmont ferry terminals.  Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:33:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3942/operational-note-housing-estate-inspections-to-begin-next-week Staff from Shetland Islands Council’s Housing Service will be carrying out estate inspections across Shetland during June 2026.   Fri, 29 May 2026 15:48:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3941/-buildable-and-investable-islanders-hear-options-for-tunnels-in-shetland Shetland Islands councillors will next month consider the Inter-Island Transport Connectivity Programme’s Outline Business Case and choose a preferred option for each route. Thu, 28 May 2026 17:03:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3940/development-funding-open-for-new-bids The Shetland Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) programme for 2026/27 is now open for bids from community-based projects. Wed, 27 May 2026 09:40:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3939/2026-summer-of-sport-launches-across-scotland The £20 million Scottish Government investment will give young people the chance to get involved in different sporting activities on their doorstep.  Tue, 26 May 2026 15:20:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3938/rogue-traders-now-on-facebook-as-well-as-at-your-door Shetland Islands Council is warning residents of salespeople going door-to-door, and online adverts about forthcoming visits to Shetland, using high-pressure sales tactics and making false claims. Tue, 26 May 2026 12:17:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3937/consultation-aims-to-shape-the-future-of-local-childcare Shetland Islands Council has today launched a consultation to gather views from parents and carers to help improve local childcare provision across the isles. Tue, 26 May 2026 10:25:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3936/survey-launched-on-experiences-of-adult-social-care-in-shetland An online survey has just been launched, as part of a project to help determine the future of adult care services in Shetland. Mon, 25 May 2026 09:47:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3935/shetland-library-celebrates-reading-sight-hivis-fortnight Next month, Shetland Library will shine a spotlight on accessible library services for people with sight loss and visual impairment during Reading Sight HiVis fortnight. Tue, 19 May 2026 09:46:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3933/shetland-begins-work-on-next-15-year-partnership-plan Around 70 people from Shetland’s public sector, community councils and development groups will meet to begin shaping the next Shetland Partnership Plan, guiding the islands from 2028/29. Mon, 18 May 2026 13:37:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3932/blue-green-algae-aithsness-loch-aith Shetland Islands Council’s Environmental Health service has received notification that Blue Green Algae is present in the Aithsness Loch. Fri, 15 May 2026 16:48:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3931/performance-zone-repair-caf-and-practical-advice-for-this-year-s-shetland-climate-festival Performance zone, repair café and practical advice for this year’s Shetland Climate Festival Fri, 15 May 2026 10:27:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3929/sound-primary-school-pupils-take-steps-to-tackle-dog-fouling Signs designed by pupils at Sound Primary School have this week been placed around parts of Lerwick to raise awareness of dog fouling and encourage positive behaviour by dog owners.   Thu, 14 May 2026 12:49:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3928/employability-grant-scheme-launched A fund designed to remove barriers to employment in Shetland has been launched again this year with local organisations from public, third or private sector invited to apply within the next four weeks Tue, 12 May 2026 14:04:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3927/sessions-updating-islanders-on-potential-fixed-links A series of public drop-in session will be taking place later this month to update islanders on the ongoing work into future connectivity options. Tue, 12 May 2026 13:12:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3926/consultation-on-support-for-learning-review Shetland Islands Council’s Children’s Services is conducting a Support for Learning review. Tue, 12 May 2026 09:24:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3925/new-campaign-highlights-the-need-for-foster-carers-in-shetland Shetland Islands Council has launched a new campaign highlighting the real experiences of carers and young people across Shetland, as part of efforts to recruit more Foster Carers in Shetland. Mon, 11 May 2026 11:57:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3924/national-library-of-scotland-brings-centenary-tour-to-shetland-library Shetland Library is preparing to welcome staff from the National Library of Scotland next week, as part of a nationwide tour marking the organisation’s 100th anniversary. Mon, 04 May 2026 15:48:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3918/electoral-registration-reminder- Anyone not already registered to vote has just a week left to ensure they can take part in the forthcoming Scottish Parliamentary Election on Thursday 7th May.   Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:57:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3917/director-to-enter-phased-retirement-after-more-than-30-years-of-service-to-shetland-islands-council John Smith, the Council’s Director of Infrastructure Services, will begin a phased retirement in May following more than three decades of service to Shetland Islands Council. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:09:00 +0100