Shetland Times Column 17th January 2025
Local councils are struggling.
Local councils are struggling.
As the mountains of washing up are finally done and Christmas decorations are packed away for another year, there is perhaps time to reflect on the year that has passed and what might be in store for the year ahead.
The season of goodwill and peace to all is upon us again.
Following the annual fisheries round with the UK, Norway and European Union there are cuts in some quotas for important species including cod, reduced by 20%, and herring by 23.9%.
Last week’s text notification about de-registration to some patients at the Lerwick Dental Practice (LDP) is deeply concerning and has highlighted how the current Scottish Government dental policy is not meeting the needs of island patients.
The Climate Change Bill was passed in the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday and revises previous targets to achieve net zero by 2045.