Shetland Islands Council

Shetland Islands Council is inviting the public to comment on proposals relating to the three conservation areas in the Lerwick Lanes, Lerwick New Town and Scalloway. The Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) (Scotland) Act 1997 states that conservation areas “are areas of special

Shetland Islands Council is to set up an arms-length external organisation to deliver and manage tenancies on local properties at mid-market rent. Backed by councillors yesterday, the approach aims to address a gap in the local housing market by creating options for those either unable to access soc

Warmworks, an organisation with a decade of experience in tackling fuel poverty across Scotland, has opened an office in Lerwick to support the local community during the delivery of the new Heat and Energy Efficient Scotland: Area-Based Scheme. The Heat and Energy Efficient Scotland: Area-Based Sch

Warmworks has been appointed to deliver a home energy efficiency scheme on behalf of Shetland Islands Council following a successful bidding process. The Energy Efficient Scotland: Area-Based Scheme, which is funded through the Scottish Government, will offer energy efficiency and home insulation me

A public drop-in event is being held on Tuesday 10th June, inviting people to have their say on proposals for a new district heating scheme in Brae. It is being hosted by Shetland Islands Council and energy and engineering consultants COWI, which has been appointed to conduct a feasibility study for

Shetland Islands Council has agreed a new plan for greener homes, buildings and businesses across the isles.  The Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) looks ahead to the next five years - with the aim of improving quality of life for residents and tackling fuel poverty. 

Engineering consulting group COWI has been appointed by Shetland Islands Council to conduct a Feasibility Study and Concept Design (RIBA Stage 2) to explore the potential for an innovative district heating scheme in Brae. The study will assess the feasibility of using renewable energy — such a

Shetland Islands Council has awarded a contract for core infrastructure works at the Knab Redevelopment site to local contractor Tulloch Developments Limited.   The work, which is expected to get underway early this summer, will include initial bulk earthworks, the installation of new foul and

Employers on Shetland are being urged to respond to a survey to determine the extent of workforce housing shortages and if a lack of housing is affecting staff recruitment and retention. The research has been commissioned by Shetland Islands Council to establish the need for housing for the diverse

Shetland Islands Council has produced advice on enhancing biodiversity to assist developers in line with current national planning policy.

Shetland Islands Council has launched a survey to gather feedback from the public before councillors set next year’s budgets. The short survey focuses on the options around an increase in next year’s Council Tax, as well as some general principles to guide councillors when setting the 20

The first tenants have moved into one of the new properties at Sandveien on Shetland, marking the return of tenants who were moved out before the rebuild.  Lerwick couple Kyle Duncan and Kitty Horváth, and their two children, have moved into a newly built three-bedroom property. The retu

The Shetland construction industry can now find the latest information on local housing work opportunities on Shetland Islands Council’s website.

Shetland Islands Council councillors previewed the newly built properties at Sandveien in Lerwick, which are now nearing completion. The contract to rebuild the eight properties began in March 2023 and tenants are expected to move into the new properties in the coming weeks.

Shetland Islands Council is asking anyone with properties to let to get in touch to help accommodate incoming council workers. With continued pressure on the local housing market, new council staff who are moving to Shetland are finding it difficult to find a place to live.