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Our Workforce Challenge
As Councillors prepare to set budgets for next financial year, one of the most significant problems facing the organisation is being highlighted in a document called ‘Our Workforce Challenge’
Community Council Scheme Review
Shetland Islands Council is undertaking a review of Community Councils in Shetland.
How do we spend our money, and where does it come from?
Shetland Islands Council is getting ready to set its budgets. Find out more about how we spend our money, and where it comes from.
Latest news
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Bressay ferry linkspan works: Fri 24th - Mon 27th May
Ferry passengers are reminded that planned essential maintenance will take place at the Bressay ferry terminal at the end of next week, Friday 24th - Monday 27th May.
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Operational Note – Essy kert collections – Monday 13th May
Due to vehicle breakdowns today with the smaller essy-kerts, there will be some changes this week to waste and recycling collections in the North Mainland, West Mainland and Lerwick.
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Roads Notice – Oil spill, A970 & A971 – Lerwick to South Whiteness
The Council's Roads Service is aware of an oil spill on the A970 and A971 roads between Lerwick and South Whiteness and drivers are asked to take care.
Local Democracy
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Councillors
This Council is made up of 23 elected Members from seven wards across Shetland.
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Council Meetings
Meetings of the Council and its committees are now held in St Ringans, Lerwick, and all meetings are open to the public and are recorded and published online.
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Council Decisions
This page shows the latest decisions taken by the Council and Committees
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Elections
Elections and registering to vote