LOCAL government workers in Scotland have been offered a pay increase of five per cent – but no breakthrough has been reached with the unions. It comes after the Scottish Government pledged another £140 million for council workers’ pay on a recurring basis. The five per cent pay offer, which was increased from 3.5 per […] Shetland News …
SHETLAND Islands Council says concerns over the number of parking spaces being mooted for the redevelopment of the former Anderson High School site will be considered before a planning application is submitted. It comes after concern from local residents and the chairman of Lerwick Community Council that there will not be enough parking spaces for […] Shetland News …
A COUNCILLOR says some of his constituents who work for the SIC have alleged they have been bullied by managers. Alex Armitage, who represents the Shetland South ward, raised the matter at a meeting of the full council on Wednesday. He said he heard the allegations from constituents during the recent election campaign. The Green […] Shetland News …
EYEBROWS have been raised over the cost of painting and maintaining the Burra bridge, which is set to come to nearly £700,000. This is around £290,000 more than Shetland Islands Council had initially budgeted for. However, the Scottish Government is providing significant levels of funding for the project through its local bridge maintenance fund. Shetland […] Shetland News …
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 meeting of the full council of the new term. Speaking after the […] Shetland News …
Welcome to Shetland News’ live coverage of the first meeting of the new Shetland Islands Council this morning at the former St Ringan’s Church in Lerwick. The councillors will decide who should take up the convener and leader posts, while the chairs of the various committees will also be filled. Appointments will also be made […] Shetland News …
ANOTHER councillor has expressed their interest in taking on the top job in the chamber. Stephen Leask, who was re-elected in Lerwick North and Bressay for a second term earlier this month, said he feels he could bring much to the role. Emma Macdonald and Ryan Thomson have already signalled their interest in the role. […] Shetland News …
TODAY marks the last chance for candidates to stake their claim for tomorrow’s (Thursday) council elections. Polling places will open their doors between 7am and 10pm, and results will be announced on Friday during a count at Lerwick Town Hall. For some candidates it was their first foray into campaigning, while for the more seasoned […] Shetland News …
WHILE the overwhelming majority of council election candidates have signed Shetland Fishermen’s Association’s pledge, some have decided against putting pen to paper. Explaining his decision to “respectfully decline” the invitation to sign the pledge, Lerwick South candidate Dennis Leask said: “For me, a councillor is elected to serve their voters on ward issues and Shetland-wide […] Shetland News …
THERE are hopes that the Baltasound Primary School nursery in Unst will soon be able to take in two year olds after the closure of a local childminder. Shetland Islands Council’s early years manager Sam Flaws said the local authority will also offer additional, paid-for hours for bairns attending the nursery over the usual entitlement. […] Shetland News …