HQ Function

Serves as the primary administrative center, hosting council meetings, key departmental offices, and public-facing services. It's the hub for policy-making and strategic management for the council.

Notable Features:

The Lerwick Town Hall is a prominent Grade A listed Victorian building, renowned for its impressive architecture, stained glass windows depicting historical events, and a distinctive clock tower. It's a significant landmark in Lerwick.

Work Culture:

The work culture emphasizes public service, community engagement, and collaboration. Employees are dedicated to serving the unique needs of the island community, often working across various departments to deliver essential services.

HQ Significance:

The Town Hall is the symbolic and operational heart of local democracy and governance in Shetland, representing the council's commitment to the community and its heritage.

Values Reflected in HQ: The building reflects civic pride, historical continuity, and the importance of transparent and accessible local government.

Location:

As a local government authority, Shetland Islands Council's primary focus is on serving the Shetland Islands. It does not have a 'global presence' in the corporate sense of international offices. However, it actively engages with national (Scottish and UK) governments, European programs (historically), and other island communities or relevant international bodies (e.g., KIMO International, OECP - Islands Forum) on matters of shared interest such as fisheries, marine environment, renewable energy, and economic development.

Street Address:

Town Hall, Hillhead

City:

Lerwick

State/Province:

Shetland

Country:

United Kingdom (Scotland)