CARE homes across Shetland have been given generally positive inspection reports - but staff shortages are continuing to have an impact on some services. The only care home not directly operated by Shetland Islands Council - the Walter and Joan Gray in Scalloway, which is run by.
FIRST minister Nicola Sturgeon says the Scottish Government “fundamentally disagrees” with its UK counterparts providing Levelling Up funding to projects in devolved areas. Earlier this month the UK Government pledged nearly £27 million in ‘Levelling Up’ funding to.
THERE is more local reaction to the news that around £27 million is coming Shetland’s way for a few Fair Isle ferry and harbour infrastructure. Chair of Shetland Islands Council’s environment and transport committee Moraig Lyall said after securing funding for Fair Isle.
NEW replacement Northern Isles freight vessels are a “long way away” yet, a meeting has heard – with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine delaying part of the process. The possible timeline of the two ferries’ introduction was raised at a meeting of Shetland’s external.
SHETLAND Islands Council (SIC) has approved an action plan designed to respond to concerns raised by auditors in a best value report. A “sounding board” for the plan will also be set up featuring councillors from each ward. But warnings were made in the council chamber on.