New learning estate strategy hugely important, meeting hears
The council says it is “essential” there is investment in transport infrastructure to support nationally significant projects such as the space centre
Local resident Eileen Thomson says ‘we desperately need a ferry suitable for life in the 21st century, to continue to attract visitors and prosper as a community’
A warning was made, however, that the value of reserves fluctuate and need to be viewed long-term
Absences from meetings were also down as committees went online
The plan would see Shetland West lose a Councillor but become smaller, and Shetland South and Central gain one each
Isles ranked second worst for infrastructure – but rated third safest community in UK
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