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Biodiversity advice now available for local developers
Shetland Islands Council has produced advice on enhancing biodiversity to assist developers, in line with current national planning policy.
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People asked to check their electricity meters ahead of the RTS switch-off
Shetland Islands Council is urging people across the isles to check their electricity meters to see if they need to be replaced.
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Operational Note - Whalsay ferries, dry dock period
Due to dry-docking delays, Whalsay ferry services will operate to a revised timetable from Monday 10th February for a period of three weeks.
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DVLA scam alert
A number of people in Shetland have reported receiving emails, supposedly from the DVLA, informing them that their vehicle tax is overdue.
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Survey asks for feedback on period product provision
Shetland Islands Council has launched a public consultation on the current provision of free period products in the community.
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Eight young people selected for new sports panel
Eight individuals have been selected to take part in the local Clubsport Young People’s Sports Panel, representing young people and helping to drive local sports programmes.
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Shetland North By-Election - Voters reminded to vote on Thursday
Electors in the North Mainland of Shetland are reminded to vote in the Shetland Islands Council By-election that will take place tomorrow, Thursday 23 January 2025.
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Electric bus trials to get underway
Shetland Islands Council is launching new electric bus trials – to see how battery-powered vehicles work in local conditions.
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Operational Note – Reduced footpath gritting
Due to staff illness, there will be a reduced footpath gritting service in Lerwick and Scalloway this weekend – 11th & 12th January.
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Operational Note – Floral tributes at burial grounds
Families are reminded that if they wish to keep any Christmas wreaths and floral tributes laid at burial grounds, they should remove them before 31st January.
