A huge congratulations to all the shortlisted councillors and winners. I hope everyone had a lovely evening and I was disappointed to not be able to attend. It's such a lovely event, celebrating the fantastic talent in local government🎉✨

No better place than home on a night like this!

The best way to blow away the cobwebs from a busy week!

Definitely recommend a read of this 👇 There is much more we need to do across all political spaces to improve the experience for everyone.

Elected members in Shetland have backed a motion led by leader Emma Macdonald which called for the council to sign a pledge on respectful and compassionate politics created in honour of late MP Jo Cox. @emmamacdonald.bsky.social @garyrobi.bsky.social

Very glad to have had the support from the full council today on improving civility in public life. Signing the @jocoxfoundation.bsky.social pledge has to be meaningful and we have a responsibility to do better.

We are studying today's judgement by the UK Supreme Court. Nothing they rule will change our solidarity with the trans+ community and with everyone who seeks to live their lives under control of their own bodies, and free from poverty, ignorance or conformity.

Definitely worth taking the time to give this a read. 👇

A beautiful sky to end the weekend ✨️

I'm very fortunate to be surrounded by some incredible women in leadership roles at Shetland Islands Council.

Scotland’s Council Leaders met today to consider the Scottish Government’s change of approach to the National Care Service Bill. Read more from our Health & Social Care Spokesperson, Councillor Paul Kelly: www.cosla.gov.uk/news/2025/co...

I really welcome this news. Let's hope we continue to see more collaboration to reach better outcomes for our communities!

Very glad that I get to vote today. Looking forward to having a new member 🗳

Making the most of a quiet diary and a beautiful afternoon ✨️

I'm looking forward to our by-election vote on the 23rd. It was incredibly disappointing that we didn't have an election in 2022. Some interesting information in this article.👇

Another beautiful but very cold day ❄️

I definitely need to find a new hobby now that I have finished studying. One that isn't baking related 🤣

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I do love some positive stationery to brighten up the first day back in the office!

When you can't go anywhere due to the snow, I guess it's time to start making plans for the year ahead!

Out for a quick walk between the showers this morning ❄️

One of my favourite things to do on the last day of the year is to empty my Good Things Jar. It's a great way to end the year remembering all the nice bits from the year.

It's been such a lovely day for getting outside and blowing away the cobwebs 🎄

Another fantastic year supporting women to be politically active 👏 thank you 😊

A moment of quiet reflection to remember all of those women who have lost their lives due to domestic abuse. #forthemall

Another busy week for local government. Some really thoughtful contributions today at @COSLA Leaders' meeting, recognising the immense amount of work being carried out by all the officers and spokespersons during this period 👏

I might not be ready for Christmas, but Lerwick Town Hall is looking lovely and festive with its Christmas tree 🎄

I am really pleased that elected members got the opportunity to hear from Shetland's Women's Aid today. One of the most asked questions is why don't they just leave? It's not that easy. 👇 #16DaysOfActivism

To maximise the benefits to our communities & meet local and national targets, it is crucial that Local Government receives £872m capital funding in the budget, COSLA has said today. Read the briefing & comment from our Spokesperson, Cllr @katiehagmann.bsky.social: www.cosla.gov.uk/news/2024/th...

We're flying a purple flag designed locally by Shetland RapeCrisis at Lerwick Town Hall today to mark the UN's 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. Violence against women and girls remains the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violation in the world. #16DaysOfActivism

I absolutely loved this film last night!

I'm already fed up with the winter 🙄