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ANOTHER by-election looms after a Shetland West councillor decided to step down from his role due to changes in the work pattern of his other job. John Leask was elected in the west ward in May alongside Liz Peterson. But he has now written to the council’s legal chief to...
A PLANNING refusal for an extension to a house in Maywick has been overturned by councillors. The planning service had previously ruled that the house, which is located close to the Maywick beach, would have a “significant adverse impact on the character and appearance of the...
A cottage extension to make space for a family of six has been given the go ahead after committee members overturned planning officers’ refusal.
THE NEW chairman of Shetland Islands Council’s development committee said he is “delighted” to land the role. Business owner Dennis Leask was appointed to the position at a meeting of the full council on Monday – less than three weeks after being elected for the first...
HISTORY was made this morning (Monday) after Shetland Islands Council appointed its first female leader and convener. The top jobs went to Emma Macdonald and Andrea Manson respectively, who both represent Shetland North. They were appointed following votes at what was the first...