Once more we discover through the press that the local construction industry has been the subject of ill-informed comment and conjecture within the council chamber. Whilst we are always reluctant to respond publicly, this happens on such a regular basis that we now feel obliged to comment. The local industry is highly skilled, and capable […] Shetland News …
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 the matter will now go to the policy and resources committee and full […] Shetland News …
“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 …
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 …