SHETLAND Islands Council’s harbour board has given its backing to new charges which includes a 52 per cent uplift in fees for tankers arriving into the port of Sullom Voe. The budget proposals still need to be ratified by the policy and resources committee and full council.
A LERWICK councillor has succeeded in calling for further investigation into heating system options for a refurbishment of homes in Sandveien. Dennis Leask’s motion comes amid suggestion that the town’s district heating scheme - which sees hot water made from burning waste -.
SHETLAND Islands Council’s education and families committee has voiced its disagreement with a recommendation not to press ahead with a proposal to realign the criteria for free school meals amid budget worries. No final decision was made at Tuesday’s meeting, however, as.
A GRASSROOTS group pushing for greater autonomy for Shetland says it is gaining momentum ahead of its first meeting next month. Shetland Autonomy Action Team started as a Facebook page in late 2020 but in recent months activity has picked up. It comes after councillors voted to.
SHETLAND Islands Council (SIC) has approved an action plan designed to respond to concerns raised by auditors in a best value report. A “sounding board” for the plan will also be set up featuring councillors from each ward. But warnings were made in the council chamber on.