Procurement begins for new NorthLink contract which will deliver five new ferries over 10 years
The current contract is estimated to be in the region of £370 – and next iteration will cover a longer period as well as five new vessels.
Council warned to take ‘urgent action’ to address £134m financial black hole and reduce reliance on reserves
Auditors have told Shetland Islands Council to take “urgent action” to address a £134.3 million projected budget deficit by the end of this decade.
Alarm sounded over Shetland Islands Council’s £134m budget black hole – LocalGov.co.uk
Alarm sounded over Shetland Islands Council’s £134m budget black hole LocalGov.co.uk
UHI Shetland confirms intention to close Gremista campus and operate from Scalloway – Shetland Times
UHI Shetland confirms intention to close Gremista campus and operate from Scalloway Shetland Times
Dry dock delays for inter-island ferry leads to reduced service for Whalsay and Bluemull – Shetland Times
Dry dock delays for inter-island ferry leads to reduced service for Whalsay and Bluemull Shetland Times
Shetland facing £134m budget gap – audit.scot
Shetland facing £134m budget gap audit.scot
Snowbound visitors saved by Shetland salmon crews – SalmonBusiness
Snowbound visitors saved by Shetland salmon crews SalmonBusiness
Council Public spending watchdog’s concern over SIC’s projected cumulative £134m budget gap – Shetland News
Council Public spending watchdog’s concern over SIC’s projected cumulative £134m budget gap Shetland News
Shetland Islands Council urged to act over £134m budget gap – STV News
Shetland Islands Council urged to act over £134m budget gap STV News
Council warned to take ‘urgent action’ to address £134m financial black hole and reduce reliance on reserves – Shetland Times
Council warned to take ‘urgent action’ to address £134m financial black hole and reduce reliance on reserves Shetland Times