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Urafirth Primary School receives positive report from inspectors
Education Scotland has today published their latest inspection report for Urafirth Primary School and Early Years, following a visit by inspectors in October 2024.
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First stage of consultation on Shetland’s island connectivity
An online survey is now open, marking the beginning of the work to consider the future transport connectivity for Shetland’s island communities.
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Councillors agree funding for Fair Isle ferry replacement
Shetland Islands Council has today agreed unanimously to fund up to £18.6 million towards the cost of a new ferry and related harbour works for the community of Fair Isle.
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Consultation on new Scheme for Community Councils
Shetland Islands Council is asking the public to come forward with their views on the third and final phase of consultation on a new Scheme for Community Councils in Shetland.
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Council seeks views on 2025/26 Council Tax levels
Shetland Islands Council has launched a survey to gather feedback from the public before Councillors set next year’s budgets.
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First tenants move into new Sandveien houses
The first tenants have today moved into one of the new properties at Sandveien, marking the return of tenants who were moved out before the rebuild.
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Council teams are finalists at national awards
Teams from Shetland Islands Council’s Environment & Estate Operations Service are finalists at a national public sector awards event, to be announced next week.
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Dry docking delays on Unst and Fetlar ferry services – January 2025
Ferry operations for Unst and Fetlar ferry services will run to a single vessel in the New Year, due to unplanned changes to the dry-docking schedule.
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Digital Discovery at Shetland Library
Shetland Library is holding a ‘Digital Discovery Day’ at the end of this month to showcase a new range of digital devices for members to borrow.
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Festive meals on offer again to those in need
Festive meals will be available again to anyone who needs them, thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers who will prepare and deliver meals on Christmas Day.
