Shetland Islands Council collects business rates for a central fund and receives funds intended for local services.

The entities involved

• Scotland →

  country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom

  • The Met Office issued warnings regarding storm impacts and strong winds across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the UK.Sun 23:28
  • Murdo Fraser criticizes public sector spending under the SNP, highlighting pressure on the devolved Scottish Government in Scotland.Sun 21:57
• Scottish Government →

  devolved government of Scotland

  • Budget failure threatens Police Scotland funding, with Jenny Gilruth currently serving as Finance Secretary.Sun 19:40
  • The Scottish Government supports flood resilience and implements mitigation efforts in Angus, represented by Gillian Martin.Sun 17:52
• Shetland Islands Council →

  Scottish unitary authority council in Shetland, Scotland, UK

  • Flooding has affected areas near Esplanade and Harrison Square in Lerwick, prompting council action and police warnings.Thu 21:18
  • Shetland Islands Council warns of an oil spill and subsequent road closures in Lerwick.Thu 21:10

Related events

• The Scottish Government is administering a fund to support businesses affected by the ongoing issues involving the Highland Council.Aug 7
• The Scottish Government is providing figures detailing recent business closures across Scotland.Aug 10
• Shetland receives more cash per head than the Central Belt.Oct 18
• The Scottish Government manages agricultural grant schemes in Scotland.Sep 4
• Scottish Government boosts trade missions to Singapore while BCC highlights Glasgow investment and Healey prepares UK Budget.Thu 09:09