Lerwick Community Council

02/11/2026

Great to see all these improvements to our wonderful Town Hall.

26/10/2026

There are parking restrictions this week at the north end of Commercial Street in Lerwick. Specialist teams from Historic Environment Scotland are working on the rock face on the east side of Fort Charlotte.

Barriers and parking restrictions are in place to ensure the safety of the public and a safe working area for these teams. We expect the work to be completed later this week. Thanks to drivers and pedestrians for their cooperation.



Living Lerwick
Lerwick Community Council

23/10/2026

20/10/2026

Wow! So many ideas put forward for Town of Culture projects. You can contribute by voting for one in each of three sections. Have a read and think what you would most like to see happening in Lerwick.

14/10/2026

Time to think about being a Councillor. Not an easy job but a chance for talented and intelligent people to make a real difference to our community. Have a look at the post below and take the chance to find out more.

01/10/2026

Are you following Lerwick28 yet? Get behind the campaign to make Lerwick a Town of Culture and bring up to £3 million in funding here. Do make sure you fill in the survey before 9 October so that all that input can be highlighted in our bid.

We were at the library today and were delighted to see poet Jen Hadfield and librarian & visual artist Chloe Tallack! 📚

Thank you both so much for backing wir bid and supporting Lerwick 28 ❤️

Shetland Library

29/09/2026

The RNID is holding a special pop-up event at the Library on Friday 9th October from 10:30am – 12pm.
Do pop along to see their helpful and friendly volunteers and get a free hearing check.

25/09/2026

Remember to fill in the Lerwick 28 survey by 9 October for the chance to win a Gold Card!

16/09/2026

Our great town is shortlisted and could be hosting, promoting and creating cultural events and projects in 2028. As part of the funding bid we are all invited to fill in an initial survey. The link is in this article.

Folk in Shetland are being encouraged to help shape Lerwick’s bid to be the UK’s first ever town of culture.

Lerwick is one of just 15 towns shortlisted from nearly 400 applicants, with the Lerwick 28 bid being launched today.

If successful, Lerwick would receive £3 million to deliver a major cultural programme in 2028, with six towns competing in the small town category.

Read more via the link in the comments: