Whats On In Shetland Local News
Report calls for greater support for councils in drive to reach net zero
“THE SCALE of investment required to transition to a net zero community is challenging and we cannot do this alone.” That is the message from Shetland Islands Council leader Emma Macdonald following the publication of a Scottish Parliament committee report which called for greater support for local authorities in the push to net zero. On […] Shetland News …
Redefining community – big plans ahead for Nesting, Girlsta and Wadbister
“THERE is a lot of community buy-in to the concept of recycling and re-using materials,” development officer Mark Ratter explains as he shows me around the well laid out Nesting Scrapstore, the workshop at the back of it, the community gym in the same building, and finally a brand-new office at the Aald Skül. A […] Shetland News …
Compass Centre set to launch new project aimed at supporting young people
ALMOST half of the Compass Centre’s yearly caseload is made up of clients aged 13-25 for free and confidential support for survivors affected by sexual harm. The Compass Centre is seeking to recruit a young survivor’s practitioner to spearhead the project after receiving three years funding for the post from the National Lottery community fund. […] Shetland News …
Council funding settlement means a cut in real terms
COUNCILLORS and senior officials will continue to crunch numbers over the festive period following a proposed local government funding settlement that could lead to a further reduction in services. At 4.3 per cent, Shetland Islands Council has received the lowest cash increase of all 32 Scottish local authorities to run its services. As part of […] Shetland News …
Live music scene revels in festive season without Covid restrictions
THIS time last year Omicron was the word on everyone’s lips as festive events in Shetland were shelved amid growing Covid case numbers. And in 2020 the festive season – usually laden with end-of-year entertainment and live music – was barren as the country dealt with a winter resurgence of Covid. Many will remember, of […] Shetland News …
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