There were only 97 responses from Shetland, however, to a Scottish Government consultation in March
Consultation showed desire for isles to drop down Covid levels more quickly
NHS Shetland urges people to follow Covid rules after two new cases were confirmed for the islands
Key projects in line for major investment over the next ten years
Robbie McGregor adds that a ‘long-term’ solution needs to be in place for capital funding
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Frustrated with the limitations of local government in Scotland since devolution, Shetland Islands Council decided earlier this year to look closely at the options of clawing some back political powers from Edinburgh and thus reviving local democracy. Here, council convener Malcolm Bell sets out the case for self-determination.
Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart calls for speedy implementation, as ‘people deserve a realistic timescale’
Islanders advised to ‘choose between’ existing restrictions or extended Christmas bubble
Council convener Malcolm Bell says local government has become nothing more than a ‘delivery arm of central government’
Carmichael critical of public sector pay freeze and international aid cut
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Claims to the Scottish Government’s discount scheme are down by over £4 million this year as fewer islanders fly
Cafes limited to 6am-6pm opening; indoor alcohol sales banned
MSP keen to see more on broadband, Fair Isle ferry, fixed links and transport costs
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SNP councillor Robbie McGregor says he will raise the issue with finance secretary Kate Forbes
Back in April 2015, former vice chairman of Sustainable Shetland, James Mackenzie, was invited to give a presentation to a Planning Democracy event in Glasgow. Among other things, the conference explored options for a more equitable planning system, including the idea of equal rights of appeal to create a level playing field that allows communities the same rights as developers. Mackenzie has now submitted his presentation as a letter to Shetland News, saying “not much has changed since then [2015] except that SSE is now the sole owner of Viking Energy”.
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