ONE of the candidates for the Shetland West ward in the May council elections has removed himself from the running. Peter Fraser said that due to personal circumstances he no longer wishes to be considered for election. “It would have been an honour and a privilege to.
SHETLAND Greens are calling for “radical measures” to eliminate fuel poverty - including a community owned renewable energy company. The party branch proposes that the company be financed by loans from the council’s reserve fund. The idea features in their council election.
SHETLAND’s outgoing council leader has received high praise after chairing his final meeting. Shetland South member George Smith said Steven Coutts had “demonstrated great political acumen” in his time as leader. He is not standing in May’s local government election,.