A PROPOSED upgrade of the road leading to Walls is set to move to the next stage in the lengthy business case process after the matter went in front of councillors this morning (Monday). A motion by Shetland West member Liz Peterson to press ahead won a vote 5-4 when it was.
A SENIOR councillor has talked up the idea of modular construction - where units are pre-made on the mainland - to realise Shetland’s house building ambitions. Depute leader Gary Robinson also questioned whether Shetland needs support from “big house builders from the.
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.
FRESH calls have been made for progress on improving the road between Whiteness and Weisdale - with one councillor saying it “makes no sense at all” the project is at the bottom of a priority list. The Haggersta to Cova road has long been a bug-bear of councillors in the.
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.