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Scottish Parliamentary Election - 07 May 2026
Information and notices for the forthcoming Scottish Parliamentary Election
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Latest news
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Council to start surface dressing roads soon
Shetland Islands Council will soon begin the summer programme of surface dressing on the Shetland roads network.
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Poll letters for May election delivered
Poll letters have been delivered to voters in Shetland ahead of the Scottish Parliament Election to be held on Thursday 7th May 2026.
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Operational note – North Haven Care Centre, Brae, Tues 17th March
Members of the public are asked to be aware of the likelihood of blue lights and emergency vehicle activity around North Haven Care Centre in Brae during a fire drill tomorrow evening (Tuesday 17th).
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


