http://shet.news/cpt5i Copied! A COUNCILLOR has called for officials to explore more âinnovativeâ ways of recruiting planning workers amid a shortage of staff in Shetland. Shetland south member Robbie McGregor told a meeting of the councilâs development committee on Tuesday that âwe really have to try every possible angleâ to get candidates to come forward for vacant posts. 3 of 14Adverts The meeting heard Orkney Islands Council has had more success, with a recent planning recruitment drive attracting 40 applicants â leaving Shetland councillors pondering what they did differently. It is not a new issue, however, with the planning service bringing in consultants a few years ago to look at different ways of recruiting.