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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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Operational Note: Ferry Services on Bluemull Sound – 22-28 May 2024
Due to crew sickness and no staff cover available, ferry services on Bluemull Sound between Yell, Unst and Fetlar will operate to alternative timetables from Wed 22nd May to Tue 28th May 2024.
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Council launches Graduate Development Programme
Shetland Islands Council has this week launched a new Graduate Development Programme to recruit eight recent graduates to support a range of Council-led projects.
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Council calls for views on Lerwick alcohol byelaws
Shetland Islands Council is calling for the public to offer views on the current byelaws prohibiting the consumption of alcohol in Lerwick, unless in a licensed premises.
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