DESIGN work could begin in the near future on a new third phase of the Gremista landfill site to allow waste to continue to be buried in Lerwick in the years to come. A decision to progress with design work, which is expected to cost £75,000, was backed by Shetland Islands.
USAGE of Shetland Islands Council’s (SIC) electric vehicle charging points has decreased more than anticipated after fees were imposed earlier this year. There has been around 47 per cent less sessions on charge points since fees were introduced on 11 April to the end of July,.
THE BUS and coach industry’s struggle with the availability of drivers has “now come to a head”, according to one local operator. R. Robertson & Son Ltd managing director Sonia Robertson suggested discussions are needed to explore a different approach to how services.
The two-year scheme will primarily be focused on council, NHS and third sector staff – but there may be potential for members of the public to join too