https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:46:54 +0000 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:46:54 +0000 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3955/operational-note-revised-dates-for-papa-stour-linkspan-works- Shetland Islands Council has announced revised dates for the planned maintenance on the linkspan at the Papa Stour ferry terminal. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:06:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3954/lerwick-town-hall-to-close-for-three-months- Lerwick Town Hall will be closed for three months from 1st July to allow for work to upgrade the heating system, following the recent connection to the Lerwick District Heating Scheme.  Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:03:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3947/new-electrical-recycling-bins-to-be-rolled-out Shetland Islands Council is launching a new trial to further boost recycling rates across Shetland. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:23:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3953/discussions-this-week-on-progress-on-the-promise- Meetings will take place in Shetland in the next couple of days to assess progress on The Promise – the outcome of the Independent Care Review in 2020.   Wed, 17 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3952/project-search-graduation- Family, friends, and employers yesterday (Monday 15 June) attended the Project SEARCH graduation ceremony at Lerwick Town Hall. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:32:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3951/baltasound-jhs-is-first-school-for-play-pedagogy-award- Baltasound Junior High School (JHS) in Unst has today been presented with a Play Pedagogy Award from Play Scotland – the first school in Scotland to receive this award.   Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:21:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3950/aerial-lidar-survey-of-shetland-to-take-place-soon An aerial survey of Shetland will take place in the coming weeks, using laser scanning equipment on a fixed-wing aircraft to produce a high-resolution digital elevation model of the isles.  Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:19:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3949/brae-high-school-design-proposals-at-next-consultation-event The next stage of community engagement for the new Brae High School will get underway later this month, following the recent publication of a ‘Proposal of Application’ Notice.  Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3948/business-support-drop-in-events Shetland Islands Council’s Economic Development Service is running a series of drop-in events from next week, to raise awareness of the support available to local businesses and community enterprises. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:37:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3946/first-tenants-move-into-new-mid-market-homes After the recent transfer of the six new properties at North Road to Shetland Mid-Market Homes (SMMH), the first tenants began to move in last week.  Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:54:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3945/cullivoe-primary-school-wins-national-sustainability-award Cullivoe Primary School has been recognised with the Sustainability Award at the recent Assist FM Awards, the national awards for facilities management in Scottish local authorities. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:20:00 +0100 https://www.shetland.gov.uk/news/article/3944/roads-notice-oil-spill-a968-toft-to-voe The Council's Roads Service is aware this morning of an oil spill on the A968 road between Toft and Voe, (the ‘Dales Lees’ road) and asks drivers to take particular care on this route.   Thu, 04 Jun 2026 09:05:00 +0100 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