Shetland Islands

  • Council Control: Ind
  • Conservatives 0
  • Labour 1
  • Liberal Democrats 0
  • Green 1
  • SNP 1
  • Other 20

Independents 19. Northernmost islands in the British archipelago, with a strong norse heritage. Fishing industry is important, as is oil and gas exploration.

Shetland North has an impending vacancy (held by Labour); the byelection will be held on 23 January.

Next local elections
2027

Election cycle
Full

Local authority type
Scotland

Address
8 North Ness Business Park, Lerwick ZE1 0LZ

Phone
01595 693535

Website
http://www.shetland.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£1260.61