Shetland Islands Council4 days agoCouncil convener resigns after ban over unpaid taxIt comes a day after Andrea Manson vowed to "fight on" as the civic head of Shetland Islands Council.4 days ago5 days agoCouncil convener 'fighting on' despite ban over unpaid taxAndrea Manson says she has received "overwhelming support" as the civic head of Shetland Islands Council.5 days ago5 Mar 2026Shetland Islands Council warned not to rely on its £394m reservesA watchdog says this is "unsustainable" and the council faces a potential budget gap of £134.3m.5 Mar 202625 Feb 2026Moray council tax up 10% and in Shetland by 7.3%Council tax payers in Moray face the double-digit increase after the local authority agreed its budget.25 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Moray and Shetland council staff will not get World Cup holidayCouncillors in both local authorities agree not to grant it, amid concerns about the cost.25 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Council convener banned as company director over unpaid taxShetland councillor Andrea Manson was a co-director of a pub firm.25 Feb 202617 Feb 2026Council tax rise of 7.3% proposed for ShetlandThe suggested increase would see a Band D household pay an extra £1.95 per week.17 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Plans for 'Scotland's largest salmon farm' approvedScottish Sea Farms said it would contain up to 6,000 tonnes of salmon at any one time. 12 Feb 202614 Nov 2025Bosses of smallest councils to get huge pay risesThe chief executive of Scotland's smallest council will get £32,000 extra next year, a 24% rise.14 Nov 2025...
