Shetland Islands

Marine Survey Work Begins Off Shetland Coast for Proposed Second Energy Link

Survey vessels are set to begin work off the north west coast of Shetland in the coming weeks, as early stage plans advance for a second high voltage electricity link between the

Energy

Shetland Council Responds to Audit Warning of £134m Budget Gap

Shetland Islands Council has acknowledged the scale of its financial challenge after a national audit highlighted a projected £134 million budget gap, while also noting that the authority’s services perform strongly compared

Economy

Man is charging his electrical scooter with charger on special parking. Closeup photoshoot

Council bans indoor storage and charging of e-bikes over fire safety concerns

Shetland Islands Council has banned the indoor storage and charging of electrically powered bikes and scooters across all of its premises, citing fire risks associated with lithium-ion batteries. The precautionary measure applies

Local Government

Ferry overhaul delays affect Whalsay and Bluemull routes

Shetland Islands Council has announced further disruption to ferry services serving Whalsay and the Bluemull Sound route after drydock works on one of its vessels were delayed. The council said updated information

Transport

Marine Survey Work Begins Off Shetland Coast for Proposed Second Energy Link

Shetland Council Responds to Audit Warning of £134m Budget Gap

Council bans indoor storage and charging of e-bikes over fire safety concerns

Ferry overhaul delays affect Whalsay and Bluemull routes

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