Shetland Islands Council

Council serving the people of the Shetland Islands.

Last updated:

27/07/2023

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Newcraigielea Care Home, Newcraigielea Care Home, Seafield Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0WZThis will open in a new window
Montfield, Montfield, Burgh Road, Lerwick, ZE1 0LAThis will open in a new window
Isleshavn Care Centre, Isleshavn Care Centre, Yell, Shetland, ZE2 9BTThis will open in a new window
Adult Social Work, Adult Social Work, Grantfield , Lerwick , ZE1 0WXThis will open in a new window
Grantfield House, Grantfield House, Lerwick, Shetland , ZE1 0LAThis will open in a new window
Development Services, Solarhus, 3 North Ness, Lerwick, ZE1 0LZThis will open in a new window
Hayfield House, Hayfield House, Hayfield Lane, Lerwick, ZE1 0QDThis will open in a new window
Port Administration Building, Graven, Mossbank, Shetland, ZE2 9QRThis will open in a new window
North Haven Care Centre, North Haven Care Centre, , Brae, Shetland, ZE2 9TYThis will open in a new window
Islesburgh , Islesburgh, King Harald Street, Lerwick, ZE1 0EQThis will open in a new window
Youth & Employability Service, Shetland Islands Council, Youth & Employability Service, Shetland Islands Council, 66 Commercial Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0NJThis will open in a new window
Fernlea Care Centre Marrister, Fernlea Care Centre, Marrister, , Shetland , ZE2 9AEThis will open in a new window
Shetland Library, Lower Hillhead, Lerwick, ZE1 0ELThis will open in a new window
Gremista, Gremista, Lerwick, ZE1 0PXThis will open in a new window
Short breaks for children and young people, Haldane Burgess Crescent, Shetland, ZE1 0HRThis will open in a new window
Nordalea Care Centre Baltasound, , Nordalea Care Centre Baltasound, , Unst Shetland, ZE2 9DXThis will open in a new window
Shetland Council 8 North Ness, 8 North Ness , Lerwick, ZE1 0LZThis will open in a new window
Criminal Justice Social Work Service, Community Care Service, Grantfield Offices, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0NTThis will open in a new window
Shetland Family Centre, Shetland Family Centre, SIC, Children's Services, 28 Burgh Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0LAThis will open in a new window
Infrastructure Services Department Shetland Islands Council, Infrastructure Services Department Shetland Islands Council Gutters Hut 7 North Ness, Lerwick, SHETLAND, ZE1 0LZThis will open in a new window
Lerwick Town Hall, Lerwick Town Hall , Lerwick, ZE1 0HBThis will open in a new window
Edward Thomason & Taing Support Services, Edward Thomason & Taing Support Services, Seafield Road, Lerwick, Shetland, ZE1 0WZThis will open in a new window
Wastview Care Centre , Wastview Care Centre , Walls, Shetland, ZE2 9PFThis will open in a new window
1 Annsbrae House,, 1 Annsbrae House, Annsbrae, Knab Road, , Lerwick, ZE1 0BPThis will open in a new window
SIC Children's Services , SIC Children's Services 28 Burgh Road, Lerwick , ZE1 0LAThis will open in a new window
20 Commercial Road, Shetland, ZE1 0LXThis will open in a new window
Overtonlea Care Centre, Overtonlea Care Centre, Levenwick, Shetland, ZE2 9HXThis will open in a new window

Services

8 North Ness Reception

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Shetland Islands

Main reception for Shetland Islands Council. Please contact us for any general enquiries.

Adult Learning

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Shetland Islands

Adult Learning is part of Shetland Islands Council's Community Planning and Development Department. We provide informal learning opportunities in response to local and national priorities.

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https://www.learnshetland.com/
01595743888Click here to call this service
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Adult Services (Learning Disability and Autism)

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Shetland Islands

Adult learning disability and autism services for the Shetland Islands council.

01595744308Click here to call this service

Adult Social Work

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Shetland Islands

The Adult Social Work Team provides a generic social work service to any adult who requests or requires an assessment for care.

01595744400Click here to call this service

Allied Health Professionals

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Shetland Islands

Allied health professionals Shetland provide a range of diagnostic, technical, and therapeutic support and can also signpost people to other services.

01595744319Click here to call this service

Association of Shetland Community Councils (ASCC)

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Shetland Islands

The Association of Shetland Community Councils (ASCC) was originally formed in the late 1970s and is an umbrella body that supports the work of Community Councils.

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https://www.shetland.gov.uk/community/community-councils/4
01595743828Click here to call this service
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Benefits

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Shetland Islands

We are the benefits service for the Shetland Island community, contact us for financial help and support.

Burial Services

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Shetland Islands

We are committed to providing a safe environment for families, visitors, memorial stonemasons, contractors and staff within our burial grounds across the Shetland Islands.

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https://www.shetland.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/burial-services/4
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Care and support at home

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Shetland Islands
Shetland Central

Our guiding principle is to ensure that everyone in Shetland is able to live and participate in a safe, vibrant and healthy community.

Children's Social Work

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Shetland Islands

Children's social work for Shetland Islands Council.

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https://www.shetland.gov.uk/children-families/child-protection-children-risk
01595744420Click here to call this service

Communications

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Shetland Islands

Communications service for the Shetland Islands Council.

Community Care Resources

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Shetland Islands

We are the central Senior Administration Team for the care homes and at home services for adults within Shetland.

Community Planning and Development

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Shetland Islands

Community planning and development service for Shetland Islands Council.

01595743888Click here to call this service

Early Learning and Childcare Team

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Shetland Islands

Support team for Early learning and Childcare for Shetland.

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https://www.shetland.gov.uk/early-learning-childcare
01595744074Click here to call this service
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Economic Development

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Shetland Islands

Economic Development for the Shetland Islands Council.

01595744940Click here to call this service

Educational Psychological Services

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Shetland Islands

Children's Psychological Services for the Shetland Islands community.

Edward Thomason & Taing Support Services, Lerwick

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Shetland Islands

Residential care home, operated by Shetland Islands Council and based in Lerwick for adults over 65.

01595745775Click here to call this service

Electoral Registration Office

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Shetland Islands

You must be on the register of electors to vote. The local Electoral Registration Office can also assist with your registration.

Environmental Health

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Shetland Islands

Environmental Health department for the Shetland Islands.

Family History

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Shetland Islands

At the Lerwick registrar's office there is access to DIGROS (Digital Imaging of the Genealogical records of Scotland's people).

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https://www.shetland.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths/family-history
01595744562Click here to call this service
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Family Placement - Adoption

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Shetland Islands

Adoption services team for Shetland Islands Council.

Family support and early intervention

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Shetland Islands

Support from Early intervention is on a voluntary basis. Children, Young People or Parents can self-refer, either phoning for an informal chat or by emailing to request a referral form.

01595744420Click here to call this service

Fernlea Care Centre Marrister

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Shetland Islands

Care centre, operated by Shetland Islands Council, serving the Whalsay community.

01595745181Click here to call this service

Ferry Operations

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Shetland Islands

Ferry information services for the Shetland Island community.

Housing

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Shetland Islands

Housing service for the Shetland Islands community.

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https://www.shetland.gov.uk/housing
01595744360Click here to call this service
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Islesburgh Complex

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Shetland Islands

Islesburgh offers provision of facilities for groups and promoters.

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https://www.shetland.gov.uk/directory-record/3833/islesburgh-complex
01595745100Click here to call this service
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Isleshavn Care Centre

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Shetland Islands

Care centre, operated by Shetland Islands Council, serving the Yell community.

01595745725Click here to call this service

Justice Social Work

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Shetland Islands

Justice Social Work Services for the Shetland Islands Council.

Lerwick Town Hall

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Shetland Islands

The Lerwick Town Hall, which stands prominently over the town centre, is Shetland's main civic building.

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https://www.shetland.gov.uk/lerwick-town-hall
01595744511Click here to call this service
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Marine and Air Operations: Harbour Master and Port Operations.

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Harbour Master and Port Operations service for vessel traffic and the Shetland Island community.

01595744200Click here to call this service

Mental Health Community Support Service

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Shetland Islands

Mental health support service for the Shetland Islands community.

Montfield Support Services

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Shetland Islands

Care home especially designed to cater for respite, rehabilitation and re-ablement for adults and is predominantly for short breaks. 13 single rooms and 2 shared rooms, all en-suite.

01595745252Click here to call this service

Newcraigielea Care Home

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Shetland Islands

Non-residential short break and respite for adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Nordalea Care Centre

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Shetland Islands

Care centre, operated by Shetland Islands Council, serving the community of Unst.

01595745890Click here to call this service

North Haven Care Centre

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Shetland Islands

Care centre, operated by Shetland Islands Council, serving the Brae area.

01595743838Click here to call this service

Overtonlea Care Centre

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Shetland Islands

Care centre for the South mainland area, operated by Shetland Islands Council.

01595745032Click here to call this service

Planning

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Shetland Islands

Planning and building for Shetland Islands Council.

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https://www.shetland.gov.uk/planning-building
01595744293Click here to call this service

Registrar

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Shetland Islands

The Shetland Islands registration main office is based in Lerwick Town Hall, and is normally open 9am to 1pm and 1.30pm to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

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https://www.shetland.gov.uk/births-marriages-deaths
01595744562Click here to call this service
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Roads and Footpaths

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Shetland Islands

Service for the management of roads and footpaths for the Shetland Islands Council.

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https://www.shetland.gov.uk/roads-footpaths
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School Counselling Service

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Shetland Islands

The School Counselling Service delivers one to one counselling to children and young people in schools and is also a resource to wider school communities, including parents, carers and staff.

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https://www.shetland.gov.uk/support-pupils/school-counselling-service
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Shetland Library

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Shetland Islands

Shetland Library is an integrated public and school library service, with its main branch based in Lerwick and membership open to both residents of and visitors to the islands.

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https://www.shetland.gov.uk/libraries
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Short breaks for children and young people

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Shetland Islands

Short Breaks for Children and Young People is a support service for children and young people with complex additional support needs.

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https://www.shetland.gov.uk/family-support/short-breaks
Referral Information
https://www.shetland.gov.uk/family-support/short-breaks
01595745240Click here to call this service
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Throughcare and Aftercare Team

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Shetland Islands

Throughcare and Aftercare service provides advice and guidance to young people leaving care to ensure they are no worse off than their peers.

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https://www.shetland.gov.uk/family-support/throughcare-aftercare
01595745248Click here to call this service
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Trading Standards

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Shetland Islands

Trading Standards Service is committed to achieving consistent, balanced and fair enforcement of trading standards and consumer protection legislation.

Transport Planning

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Shetland Islands

Transport planning for the Shetland Islands Council.

Wastview Care Centre

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Shetland Islands

Care centre, operated by Shetland Islands Council, serving the Walls area.

01595745239Click here to call this service

Youth and Employability Services

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Shetland Islands

The youth and employability service for Shetland offers a number of support options including the Bridges Project, Developing the young work force and employability pathway.

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https://www.shetland.gov.uk/homepage/201/youth-and-employability-services
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Contact information

You can use the information below to get in touch with Shetland Islands Council

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https://www.shetland.gov.uk/
01595693535 (This will open in a new window)
info@shetland.gov.uk (This will open in a new window)

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