Shetland Islands Council Community Profile Central Mainland COMMUNITY PROFILE Central Mainland
Shetland Islands Council Community Work Service December 2010
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CONTENTS
Page 4 Introduction Placing the West Mainland Community Profile in context
Page 6 The West Mainland of Shetland A summary of the facilities, communities and uniqueness of the area
Page 7 Population Outlining trends in our population throughout the West Mainland of Shetland
Page 11 Cross Cutting Themes
Page 14 Wealthier Highlighting how businesses and people are increasing their wealth, enabling more people to share fairly in that wealth
Page 18 Fairer Outlining a fairer society
Page 20 Smarter Outlining how the area is expanding opportunities to succeed from nurture through to lifelong learning, ensuring higher and more widely shared achievements
Page 22 Safer Helping communities to flourish, becoming stronger, safer places to live, offering improved opportunities and a better quality of life
Page 23 Stronger Housing, Transport, Community Assets & Communications
Page 26 Healthier Helping people to sustain and improve their health, especially in disadvantaged communities, ensuring better, local and faster access to health care
Page 27 Greener Improving Shetland’s natural and built environment and the sustainable use and enjoyment of it
Page 30 Appendices
Page 31 Sources of Information
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This document presents a range of social, environmental and cultural information focussing on the Central Mainalnd of Shetland and includes the communities of Scalloway, Burra, Trondra, Tingwall and Girlsta. This information has been gathered from national and local statistical data, from local research and consultations, and from the views of community members expressed in a range of settings.
Effective planning for the future depends largely on a good understanding of what already exists. This profile aims to provide a baseline of information about the Westside of Shetland from which service providers, agencies, voluntary and community organisations in the area can develop a shared understanding of the needs and issues within the area.
It is intended as a working document through which to stimulate debate, discussion and through which to support and inform action and developments, which seek to improve the local planning and delivery of services.
The profile will be updated as necessary via the Local Service Delivery Group (LSDG) for the area, and will be used to encourage LSDG members and others to work more closely together to deliver locally appropriate solutions to identified needs. The profile will assist in the measuring of strategic outcomes at a local level, and contribute to the Single Outcome Agreement (SOA) reporting framework.
In 2004 the Community Planning Board agreed on 7 localities for Shetland “to provide the basis for service planning at a local community level and specifically to support the future planning of health and social care services within the Community Health Partnership”. These are North Isles, Whalsay and Skerries, North Mainland, West Mainland, Central, Lerwick and Bressay, and South.The West Mainland therefore represent one of the 7 localities,
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Shetland Islands Council area Electoral arrangements
Ward 2 Shetland North Alastair Cooper Addie Doull Bill Manson Ward 1 North Isles Laura Baisley Robert Henderson Josie Simpson
Ward 3 Shetland West Florence Grains Frank Robertson Ward 6 Gary Robinson Lerwick North Sandy Cluness Caroline Miller Ward 4 Allan Wishart Shetland Central Betty Fullerton Iris Hawkins Andrew Hughson Ward 7 Lerwick South Gussie Angus Ward 5 Jonathan Wills Shetland South Cecil Smith Jim Budge Jim Henry Allison Duncan Rick Nickerson
Figure 1. Shetland Islands Council electoral arrangements
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Central Mainland
The Central Mainland area of Shetland is an area rich in heritage & culture, strong in identity and diverse in habitat. The Central Mainland supports a large number of communities from Nesbister in the West through to Burra in the East.
A strong tradition of crofting and traditional land management methods compliment the need for progress and developing new and sometimes high tech businesses, providing employment and income generation. The area relies heavily (although not exclusively) on marine based industries including fishing, marine supply and service to the merchant shipping community making use of Scalloway Harbour. The Central Mainland is diverse in habitat ranging from the rich Tingwall Valley to the fine coastline of Burra & Trondra. A large number of archaeological sites and Scheduled Monuments enhance the Central Mainland, making this area a high priority for visitors and tourists.
A high standard of infrastructure supports the large number of communities throughout the Central Mainland of Shetland which include; an excellent network of high quality roads; three primary schools and one Junior High school; one swimming pool; one retained fire & rescue station; three formal marinas; a range of village shops and other retail outlets; a health centre; five community halls; an airstrip; a large number of kirks; a nationally important marine study centre; a petrol station; a 16 bed care centre along with a day care centre; a youth centre; a Post office; fish shops; and an outdoor centre.
A wide variety of employers base themselves throughout the Central Mainland contributing to the social sustainability of the area. The range of employment found in this area includes; aquaculture & marine based facilities; vehicle repairs; hair dressers; leisure facilities; schools; childcare and lifelong learning providers; health care providers; transport operators; retained fire fighters; builders, plumbers and electricians; hotels, restaurants & bars; consultants; and horticulture retailers. In addition to this a large number of self employed or lone private business exist. Employment in the Central Mainland is diverse with a large number of people undertaking a number employment opportunities concurrently.
The importance of sustainable communities and active citizenship cannot be underestimated throughout the Central Mainland. The collective communities of the Central Mainland make a major contribution to quality of life through active participation in a wide range of community facilities, clubs and social enterprises.
Page 6 of 31 Shetland Islands Council Community Profile Central Mainland Population Outlining trends in our population throughout Central Mainland
Population retention remains a key priority for Shetland Islands Council in partnership with other agencies and organisations. Since 2001, the population of Central Mainland has fallen by 1.0% standing at 3,033 in 20081.
Scalloway experienced the largest reduction in population during this period of 7.8%. Burra & Trondra’s population fell by 3.6% while Tingwall & Gott fell by 0.3%. The only data zone to record a rise in population was Wadbister & Girlsta (which is in the same data zone of Whiteness & Weisdale) with +12%. Please note that this 12% rise includes Whiteness & Weisdale.2
In 2008, statistics gave reason to believe that the split between males and females within Central Mainland narrowly favoured males. There were 1,572 males and 1,461 females3.
The age group of 50-59 year olds was most predominant in Central Mainland followed by (in descending order) 40-49 year olds, 30-39 year olds, 10-19 year olds, 0-9 year olds, 20-29 year olds, 60-69 year olds, 70-79 year olds, 80-89 year olds and 90 years and over4
3,140
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3,040 Total Population 3,020
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2,980 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Shetland Central 3,065 3,046 3,060 3,121 3,083 3,050 3,045 3,033
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Figure 1. Population change in Central Mainland between 2001 and 2008.
1 GROS Population Data 2008 2 GROS Data Zone 2008 3 GROS Population Data 2008 4 GROS Data Combined Population by Age & Sex 2008
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Shetland Central 300
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0 90 & 0 - 9 10 - 19 20 - 29 30 - 39 40 - 49 50 - 59 60 - 69 70 - 79 80 - 89 over MALES 177 171 183 254 244 247 175 77 34 10 FEMALES 161 172 154 201 218 242 134 98 69 12
Figure 2. Gender and Age profile for Central Mainland 2008
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Total Population 650 Whiteness/Weis 600 dale, Wadbister 550 & Girlsta
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Figure 3. Population changes between 2001 and 2008
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Population at Census After decades of population decline, which had fallen to 17,000 in the mid 1960s, the population of Shetland has recovered well. This was most dramatic during the 1970s & 1980s as a direct result of oil exploitation. Since the recent high point recorded in the 1981 Census of 22,768, Shetland’s population in the 2001 Census stood at 21,988 which represents a change (comparing with 1991 Census) of – 0.1%.
Community Council Area Population at Census 2001 Burra and Trondra 983 Scalloway 1129 Tingwall, Whiteness & Weisdale 1405 Table 1. Population at Census 2001
Religious Affiliation The 2001 Census gave data specific to religious affiliation. Whilst the mainstream Christian based congregations unsurprisingly commanded the most support, other religions were also supported. A large proportion of the population of the West Mainland however was either not aliened to any religious grouping or chose not to respond to this particular question
None Nnone Church Roman Other Buddhist Hindu Jewish MuSikhSslim SSikh Another No response of Catholic Christian Religion Scotland Nesting, 546 521 30 148 4 - - 4 - 9 75 Whiteness, Girlsta and Gott Scalloway 544 298 13 205 1 - 1 - - 6 61 Burra 409 337 20 155 1 - - - - 5 Table 2. Religious affiliation throughout the Central Mainland (2001 Census).
Life Expectancy Life expectancy rates in Shetland are amongst the highest in the UK with life expectancy (2005-2008) at birth estimated to be 76.1 years for males and 82.6 years for females. At age 65, life expectancy for me is 18.4 years (83.4 years) and 21 years (86 years) for women. Shetland has replaced Aberdeenshire as the local authority area ranked number 1 for female life expectancy5
Community Views The community of Central Mainland are in general optimistic about the rising population pattern although some concern should be shown for the decrease in population of Scalloway over the last 8 years. It is hoped that this trend can be reversed through additional housing in Scalloway.
Key Issues The threat of closure to Scalloway JHS places some pressure on the settlement of Scalloway and surrounding areas for families with young
5 Shetland Islands Assessment of Housing Need and Demand – Shetland Islands Council
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Opportunities Depopulation could be halted or reversed through additional housing planned for Scalloway. There is also additional housing planned for the Tingwall area but no planning application has yet been received for this scheme
Shetland Islands Council already recognise the benefits of rural and remote working in relation to population retention. This has been highlighted in various publications and plans including the Local Plan (2004) and various development plans. Since the appointment of a new Chief Executive, the Council has expressed its desire to lead the field in this area and at the time of writing this Profile, the outcome of this concept is still under consideration.
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Strengthening Communities There are three key areas of delivery in this area, which all agencies in Shetland are able to make a contribution: Community Development and Capacity Building Volunteering Social Economy
Strengthening Communities delivers across all areas of Shetland’s outcomes, for example: Wealthier and Fairer: the social economy is able to provide employment opportunities, including for the more vulnerable Smarter: volunteering provides opportunities for skills development Healthier: volunteering and the social economy play a critical role in delivery Safer: volunteering and the social economy play a critical role in delivery Stronger: helping communities to flourish, with improved opportunities Greener: social enterprise and volunteering are key to delivery of a greener society
Culture The vision for cultural life in Shetland is: ‘We seek to ensure that Shetland’s cultural assets are conserved, developed and supported in order to allow everyone to reach his or her potential, strengthen community identity, pride and confidence and secure prosperity for the benefit of present and future generations. We intend that Shetland’s cultural assets will be recognised as among the riches and most diverse to be found anywhere. We want Shetland to be the most exciting creative and cultural island community in the world’
Community Development and Capacity Building There are a large number of community assets throughout the Central Mainland profile area. These include; Tingwall Hall, Scalloway Hall, Burra Hall, Bridge End Outdoor Centre, a large number of Kirks, Scalloway Youth Centre, Fraser park, Burra Football Pitch, Trondra Hall, Bridge End Hall, Scalloway Boating Club, Burra & Trondra Minibus Association, Tingwall Mulitcourt and the new Scalloway Museum (under construction)6.
Local Community Development Associations are an important element of a well functioning community. There are 4 Community Development Associations throughout the Central Mainland and these are; Tingwall & Girlsta Development Association; Scalloway Waterfront Trust; SBFS Properties Ltd; and Hamnavoe Waterfront Development Association.
As can be expected, there is a huge and diverse range of Community Groups in the area. These cover many interest groups ranging from youth organisations through to Heritage groups. In total more than 56 Community Groups & Societies operate throughout the area
6 Shetland Community Directory 2010
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Scalloway Castle and the Scalloway Museum continue to attract large amounts of visitors including formal bus tours. This places the development of the new Scalloway Museum in a strong position to capitalise on this high base line. There is also a proposal to build an Agricultural and Heritage Centre for Shetland, based at Tingwall.
Summary of Community Views Community groups throughout the Central Mainland regularly advertise for new volunteers, and whilst the level of volunteering across the region is impressive, there is local concern that the demographic makeup of community groups is increasingly ageing and that future decades may pose problems without more ‘young blood’ joining committees. In general folk in the Central Mainland are proud of the level of local commitment to community action, though some committees to complain from time to time of ‘Committee Fatigue’, and the input of community work officers and third sector organisations such as Voluntary Action Shetland are crucial to assist with support and ongoing capacity building.
Key Issues Key issues are to ensure that the level of community volunteering is sustained and sustainable without placing undue burden on volunteers. As budgets decrease in coming years, it will provide increasingly difficult to sustain the high number of community owned facilities. A lack of volunteering from young people, particularly 14-18 year-olds is a recurring problem.
Constraints As funding becomes scarce, some groups face an uncertain future and may need to streamline their activities.
Opportunities There is ample opportunity to work with the Youth Development Worker and external initiatives such as the MV Volunteering Awards to encourage more young people to participate in community life. The decreasing availability of funding suggests an opportunity for some community groups to look at their core principles and establish whether amalgamating and developing a more strategic approach to community development could save labour and money. All community organisations in the Central Mainland have an opportunity to adopt social enterprise models, and by moving to a more income-generation focussed operation that enables organisations to be less reliant on vanishing grant funding and more self-sustaining.
Proposed Actions -Service Based All services across SIC should show a commitment to the development of a Local Service Delivery Group (or similar) that will contribute to a strategic rationalisation of community action. This includes a commitment to attend meetings outside of Lerwick to engage with communities
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SIC Community Work and Youth Services should work actively to promote youth volunteering and to encourage uptake of MV Awards SIC Community Work should continue to deliver on the objectives of the SIC Community Work Service Plan in order to continue the positive benefits of the capacity building programme
SIC Community Work should continue to work constructively with heritage organisations and with Shetland Heritage Association to build a case for fair allocation of support to heritage organisations following a thorough audit of the current landscape
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Wealthier The Local Economy
Employment The following employment data is collected through Community Council area7. Burra & Trondra 63 full time males, 8 full time females, 11 part time males,34 part time females. Scalloway 242 full time males, 99 full time females, 61 part time males, 126 part time females. Tingwall Whiteness & Weisdale 124 full time males, 31 full time females, 33 part time males, 56 part time females.
Employment by Area 2007 Code Commun ity Council Female Male Female Total Area Male FT Female FT Male PT PT Total FTE FTE FTE 2 Burra & trondra 63 4 11 34 116 67 19 86 13 Scalloway 242 99 61 126 528 262 141 403 15 TWW 124 31 33 56 244 135 50 185 Total 4966 2335 1153 3790 12244 5350 3598 8949 Table 3. Employment Statistics by Community Council Area.
Percentage difference in full time equivalent posts 2003 to 2007 (Community Council Area) Scalloway recorded -7% percentage difference in full time equivalent posts from 2003 to 2007. Tingwall Whiteness and Weisdale recorded –1% and Burra and Trondra recorded +21%8
Employment by Sector The Central Mainland is varied in employment terms. Many people are employed in more than one job due to the nature of rural living. Within the Central Mainland the main employment sectors are; agriculture; public administration/service: aquaculture; wholesale/retail; catering; manufacturing; transport services; accommodation; construction; and business service.
Some examples of employment providers within the area include aquaculture, consultants, local schools and a care centre, a sports centre, local builders/trades, Highlands & Islands Fire & Rescue Service, mechanics, crofting and care providers.
7 Shetland Islands Council Employment Survey 2007 8 Shetland Islands Council Economic Development Unit 2007
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Significant Central Mainland Employers There are some very well established business throughout Central Mainland that make a small but significant contribution to the local economy. These include; AB Associates; Planticrub Nurseries; Malakoff; Scottish Sea Farms; Hunters Fish; LHD; E&H Builders; Paparwark; Scalloway Motors; Tingwall Garage, Scalloway Hotel; and Blydoit Fish.
Local Shops, Petrol Stations,and Other Employers Most employers in the Central Mainland of Shetland are situated within Scalloway (although not exclusively) and these range from; general stores; a bookshop; convenience stores; a consultant agency; a veterinary practice; a garage; fish processing units and shops; cattery and dog kennels; horticulture supplies; a petrol station; marine based industries; health care and service; local authority provision; a quarry; childcare providers; a furniture manufacturer; hairdressers & barbers; knitwear; dressmaking; bridal wear; construction firms; window cleaners; Marine Centre; and a fast food takeaway. There is just one local Post Office located in Scalloway
Industrial Zones Blackness Pier in Scalloway is home to many small & medium business. There is also an industrial estate at Blydoit, Scalloway9 There is a small industrial estate adjacent to Tingwall Airport which is at capacity10 In Burra, there is a small industrial site housing varied small business11
Income and Earnings (by Community Council area). Data released in 200912 (estimate) indicates that Scalloway showed an estimated median income of £27,001 to £30,000. Burra and Trondra £30,001 to £32,000 whilst Tingwall Whiteness and Weisdale had the highest with £33,001 to £34,000.
9 Shetland Local Plan 2004 10 Shetland Local Plan 2004 11 Shetland Local Plan 2004 12 CACI Paycheck 2009
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Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) Ranking Income Domain Ranking. Of 30 Ranking Wards, 1= Most deprived and 30= least deprived.
Current Rank of Current Rank of Income the 30 Income the 30 Data Zone Domain Wards in Domain Wards in National Local Change from Data Zone Description 2006 Rank Shetland 2009 Rank Shetland Trend Trend SIMD 2006 Whiteness/We isdale, Wadbister & remaining in 85% S01005510 Girlsta 5,768 29 5841 29 least deprived Burra Trondra remaining in 85% S01005496 & Foula 3,724 13 4701 20 least deprived remaining in 85% S01005498 Scalloway 3,283 7 3806 8 least deprived Whiteness, Weisdale, Wadbister & remaining in 85% S01005510 Girlsta 5,768 29 5841 29 least deprived Tingwall & remaining in 85% S01005509 Gott 5,349 28 5572 27 least deprived Table 4. Income SIMD Ranking by Community Council Area comparing data from 2006 to 2009.
Employment Domain Ranking. Of 30 Ranking Wards, 1= Most deprived and 30= least deprived.
Current Rank of Current Rank of Income the 30 Income the 30 Change Data Zone Domain Wards in Domain 2009 Wards in National Local from SIMD Data Zone Description 2006 Rank Shetland Rank Shetland Trend Trend 2006 remaining in 85% Whiteness/Weisdale, least S01005510 Wadbister & Girlsta 6,403 30 6329 29 deprived remaining in 85% Burra Trondra & least S01005496 Foula 5,186 22 5695 26 deprived remaining in 85% least S01005498 Scalloway 3,107 4 3798 6 deprived remaining in 85% Whiteness, Weisdale, least S01005510 Wadbister & Girlsta 6,403 30 6329 29 deprived remaining in 85% least S01005509 Tingwall & Gott 6,175 27 5548 25 deprived Table 5. Employment SIMD Ranking by Community Council Area comparing data from 2006 to 2009.
Key Issues Local employment remains a key issue for rural communities and the Central Mainland is no exception. With the perceived centralisation of services to Lerwick, the majority of people living in the Central Mainland travel to and from their workplace which is usually (although not exclusively) Lerwick. Distances travelled are not too prohibitive but more local employment, remote
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Crofting and aquaculture are important sectors for the Central Mainland – each one though does rely on external markets and forces, which makes for difficult operating circumstances/planning ahead. As a result, many jobs within these sectors are part time or seasonal.
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FAIRER
Political and Democratic There are three Community Councils covering the Central Mainland. These are Burra & Trondra Community Council, Scalloway Community Council and Tingwall, Whitenss & Weisdale Community Council13 There are three elected members serving Shetland Islands Council covering the Central Mainland of Shetland. They are Betty Fullerton, Iris Hawkings and Andrew Hughson14 The MSP for Shetland is Tavish Scott MSP15 and the MP for Orkney & Shetland is Alistair Carmichael MP16
Amenities & Services The Scalloway Pool situated at Scalloway mainly offers swimming/pool based activities but other fitness based activities are on offer and these include; badminton; boxfit; dodgeball; fifty pus club; group hockey; multi sport activities; parent & toddles sessions; spinning; and trampoline coaching. Attendance figures for 2009/2010 were 35,50917
There is a community gym at Scalloway and a horse riding club in Burra. In addition to this, youth clubs operates in Burra, Tingwall and Scalloway.
Central Mainland also has 3 primary schools, a junior high school, a marine centre, three nurseries, a petrol station, a retained fire & rescue unit, a care centre, a health centre, five community halls, an outdoor centre, a youth centre, three youth clubs, two sports parks, a croft museum, four marinas and a deepwater harbour.
There are Broadband exchanges at Gott (8,000kbps Max), Hamnavoe (8,000kbps Max) and Scalloway (8,000kbps Max)18.
Fuel Poverty The Scottish House Condition Survey “Fuel Poverty in Scotland” report estimates that 25% of households in Shetland are fuel poor. This is almost double the Scottish average of 13%. Previous figures in the Scottish House Condition Survey 2002 Local Authority in Shetland to be 32%, however these have since been corrected by Communities Scotland. Shetland has the third highest fuel poverty level in Scotland with Orkney and the Western Isles at 31% and 34% respectively.
13 Shetland in Statistics 2009 14 Shetland in Statistics 2009 15 The Scottish Parliament 2010 16 UK Parliament 2010 17 Shetland Recreational Trust Annual Report 2009/2010 18 Shetland Islands Council Economic Development
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As a rough indicator, Scalloway is above average risk from fuel poverty, Burra & Trondra are below average risk whilst Girlsta and Gott is identified as least at risk19.
Community Views Facilities and amenities are well provided throughout the Central Mainland and are appreciated by local communities. Lerwick is relatively easily reached from all parts of the Central Area, increasing vastly the range of facilities, services and activities under offer.
The democratic process is generally well supported throughout the Area and as an indicator, local Community Councils are well represented and attended.
There is a perception that Broadband coverage is poor, but according to the data, the majority of provision is comparable to Lerwick in terms of Broadband speed.
Key Issues Mobile phone coverage is patchy, particularly through the Tingwall Valley.
19 Shetland Islands Council Fuel Poverty Strategy 2005-2009
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Smarter Education & Learning
School Attendance Secondary attendance at Scalloway Junior High School has fallen slightly since 1976 and in 2008 was 11220 Primary attendance fluctuates at all Primary Schools in the Central mainland. During 2008 Scalloway Primary School had 107 pupils; Tingwall Primary School had 57 pupils; and Hamnavoe Primary School had 51 pupils21.
Nursery Attendance Nursery attendance throughout the area has also fluctuated since 1981. During 2008 Scalloway Nursery (Scalloway JHS) had 25 attendees22
Playgroups There is a playgroup at Scalloway, Burra and Tingwall.
Adult Learning There was 1 Certified and 23 Non-Certified Evening Classes within the West Mainland. Evening classes were held at Bridge End Outdoor Centre, Hamnavoe Primary School, Scalloway JHS, Scalloway Youth Centre, Tingwall Hall and Tingwall Primary School.
School Leavers The total number of school leavers from Scalloway JHS in 2010 was 8. Of these 8 leavers, further education, voluntary work, full time employment and national training programmes were their destinations23
20 Shetland in Statistics 2009 21 Shetland in Statistics 2009 22 Shetland in Statistics 2009 23 Shetland Islands Council Post School Destination Record 2010
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Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) Ranking Education, Skills & Training Domain Ranking. Of 30 Ranking Wards, 1= Most deprived and 30= least deprived
Education, Education, Skills & Rank of Skills & Rank of Training the 30 Training the 30 Data Data Zone Domain Rank Wards in Domain Wards in National Local Change from Zone Description 2006 Shetland Rank 2009 Shetland Trend Trend SIMD 2006 remaining in S010054 Burra, Trondra 85% least 96 & Foula 4,335 17 4408 18 deprived remaining in S010054 85% least 98 Scalloway 4,224 15 3475 6 deprived remaining in 85% S01005 Tingwall & least 509 Gott 4,140 13 4905 24 deprived Whiteness, remaining Weisdale, in 85% S01005 Wadbister least 510 & Girlsta 4,830 23 5204 27 deprived Table 6. Education, Skills & Training SIMD Ranking by Community Council Area comparing data from 2006 to 2009.
Key Issues The proposed closure of Scalloway High School is of major concern to the community of Scalloway and surrounding areas.
The Blueprint for Education has also raised key issues for the community of the Central Mainland in general. At the time of writing this Profile, the outcome regarding the Blueprint for Education proposals are not yet fully known.
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Safer Crime & Community Safety
In Shetland as a whole, crime rates are lower in rural areas. This is borne out in Central Mainland, where crime rates are amongst the lowest in Scotland. In general, crime levels in Shetland are slowly increasing. There has been a recent increase in the amount of criminal offences, road accidents and number killed or injured on Shetland’s roads. The number of reported incidents of domestic abuse is also increasing. Reported crimes include road/traffic violations.
Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) Ranking Crime Domain Ranking. Of 30 Ranking Wards, 1= Most deprived and 30= least deprived
Education, Education, Skills & Rank of Skills & Rank of Training the 30 Training the 30 Data Data Zone Domain Rank Wards in Domain Wards in National Local Change from Zone Description 2006 Shetland Rank 2009 Shetland Trend Trend SIMD 2006 S010054 Burra, Trondra remaining in 85% 96 & Foula 6,212 24 6423 26 least deprived S010054 remaining in 85% 98 Scalloway 5,471 14 5300 17 least deprived S010055 Tingwall & remaining in 85% 09 Gott 6,439 27 5032 14 least deprived Whiteness, Weisdale, S010055 Wadbister & remaining in 85% 10 Girlsta 5,730 18 6462 28 least deprived Table 7. Crime SIMD Ranking by Community Council Area comparing data from 2006 to 2009.
Key Issues The proposed closure of Scalloway Police Station is cause for concern throughout the Central area and particularly for Scalloway.
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Stronger Housing, Transport & Communications
Housing Housing (and availability of Housing) remains a high priority for local communities. Without affordable housing young people tend to drift towards higher populated areas and away from the rural locations of their births or childhoods. As a result, local communities can experience small scale local depopulation and if experienced over a large period of time, this can have detrimental effects on the viability and sustainability of a community.
Community Council Social Rented Housing Private Sector Area Housing Burra and Trondra 8.0% 92.0% Scalloway 28.4% 71.6% Tingwall Whitenss & 9.2% 90.8% Weisdale Table 8. Assessors and Electoral Registration Service, Shetland 2006. Social Rented Housing equates to 278 properties in the Central Mainland.
New Build Completions by Locality and Year From 2000 to 2008, the number of new builds in the Central Mainland has fluctuated each year. In total 223 new homes were built over this period.
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Central 10 30 20 12 7 10 42 46 46 Mainland Table 9. Number of new build completions – Shetland Islands Council
Planning Permissions Granted for New Build As can be expected, the number of granted planning permissions for housing new build can be different to actual new build figures. From 200 to 2008, the number of granted planning permissions for the Central Mainland were 227.
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Central 18 17 15 18 29 25 34 40 31 Mainland Table 10. Number of granted planning permissions for housing – Shetland Islands Council
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Private Property Sales in Central Mainland From 1999 to 2008, 612 private houses changed hands. As can be expected, the number of private sales fluctuates over this period.24
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Central 51 49 71 70 36 68 65 73 69 60 Mainland Table 11. Private Property Sales in Central Mainland. Shetland Islands Council
Council House Sales 1998/99 to 2008/09 Under the UK Governments right to buy scheme, Central Mainland has seen 77 council houses sold to private residents25
Overland Transport Passenger Figures – Public Transport Shetland Islands Council operate (in partnership with some local operators) a number of public transport services from Central Mainland to/from Lerwick. During 2008 58,266 passenger journeys were made.26
Broadband Speed Broadband speed (download only) data is only available via local telephone exchanges.27 Gott – 8,000kbps Max Hamnavoe – 8,000kbps Max Scalloway – 8,000kbps max
Fire & Rescue Provision There is one Fire & Rescue Retained Unit in Central Mainland based at Scalloway providing 24hour retained emergency response status. Scalloway has a full crew of retained firefighters with a full size water tender, breathing apparatus and RTC cutting gear capability28
Police Station There is a Police Station at Scalloway.
24 Assessment of Housing Need and Demand 2010. Shetland Islands Council 25 Assessment of Housing Need and Demand 2010. Shetland Islands Council 26 Shetland in Statistics 2009 27 Economic Development Unit 2010 28 Highland & Islands Fire & Rescue Service 2010
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Community Assets There are a large number of community assets throughout the Central Mainland profile area. These include; Tingwall Hall, Scalloway Hall, Burra Hall, Bridge End Outdoor Centre, a large number of Kirks, Scalloway Youth Centre, Fraser park, Burra Football Pitch, Trondra Hall, Bridge End Hall, Scalloway Boating Club, Burra & Trondra Minibus Association, Tingwall Mulitcourt and the new Scalloway Museum (under construction)29.
Community Development Community Development Associations are an important element of a well functioning community. There are 4 Community Development Associations throughout the Central Mainland and these are; Tingwall & Girlsta Development Association; Scalloway Waterfront Trust; SBFS Properties Ltd; and Hamnavoe Waterfront Development Association.
Community Groups As can be expected, there is a huge and diverse range of Community Groups in the area. These cover many interest groups ranging from youth organisations through to Heritage groups. In total more than 56 Community Groups & Societies operate throughout the area30.
29 Shetland Community Directory 2010 30 West & Central Community Work Office 2010
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Healthier
Health Domain Ranking. Of 30 Ranking Wards, 1= Most deprived and 30= least deprived
Health Rank of Health Rank of domain the 30 domain the 30 Data Zone 2006 Wards in 2009 Wards in Change from SIMD Data Zone Description Rank Shetland Rank Shetland 2006 Whiteness/Weisdale, remaining in 85% S01005510 Wadbister & Girlsta 6,163 27 5514 27 least deprived Burra Trondra & remaining in 85% S01005496 Foula 4,157 13 4456 17 least deprived remaining in 85% S01005498 Scalloway 3,553 8 2992 6 least deprived remaining in 85% S01005509 Tingwall & Gott 5,277 25 5112 22 least deprived Table 12. Health SIMD Ranking by Community Council Area comparing data from 2006 to 2009.
Health Surgeries There is a Health Surgery located at Scalloway servicing Central Mainland. During 2009 Scalloway Health Surgery had 2,875 registrations31.
Care Centre There is a Care Centre at Scalloway operated by CrossReach (voluntary/non- profit organisation), which can accommodate up to 16 full time residents. In addition to this a Day Care service operates.32
31 Shetland in Statistics 2009 32 Shetland Islands Council 2010
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Greener
Recycling Shetland Islands Council lead and facilitate the majority of reuse, reduce & recycle initiatives throughout Shetland although there are some noteworthy additions such as Shetland Amenity Trust, COPE and a large number of charity shops recycling goods and clothing. Specific to the Central Mainland area, the charity shop in Scalloway recycles household goods. There are also 4 recycling bring points throughout the area allowing the collection of textiles, cans and glass. These are at Tingwall, Scalloway, Burra and Bridge End33.
Tidy Business Awards There are four Green Tidy Business Scheme Accreditations - Burra Bears, Herrislea House Hotel, Westside Veterinary Surgery Scalloway and Scalloway Pool34.
Community Skips Over 1,000 community skips are issued throughout Shetland each year to assist with the removal of bulky household waste. Whilst their locations can often change, there are usually skips available within the main inhabited areas of Central Mainland 35
Eco Schools There are 33 Eco Schools throughout Shetland. 3 of these are in the Central Mainland area and consist of Hamnavoe Primary School, Tingwall Primary School and Scalloway Junior High School. 36
Street Cleanliness & Community Clean-ups Shetland is one of the cleanest areas in Scotland with a LEAMS index of 75 according to the Local Environmental Auditing and Management System 37. Local Environmental Audit and Monitoring Systems (LEAMS) and Cleanliness Index Monitoring System (CIMS) are deployed by the Council. The cleanliness index measures environmental cleanliness in a number of areas, assessing standards of cleanliness, sources of litter, types of litter and reasons for presence of litter. The Westside index was calculated along with the Central mainland. 77 sites were surveyed and the index had fallen from 78 in 2002 to 75 in 2003. This is below the Shetland average of 77 and minimum acceptable standard of 67.
Da Voar Redd Up Throughout the Central Mainland 30 local groups and societies registered for the annual Voar Redd Up which makes a significant positive impact on roadside and marine based bruck38
33 Shetland Islands Council Recycling Map 2010 34 Shetland Islands Council Waste & Cleansing Homepage 2010 35 Shetland Islands Council Litter Prevention Plan (Reviewed) 2007 36 Eco Schools Scotland 2010 37 Shetland Islands Council Protecting the Natural and Build Environment 2009
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Abandoned Vehicles Shetland Amenity Trust offer a free collection service for end of life vehicles and other metal based materials. Shetland Islands Council can place abandoned vehicles under a Statutory Removal Notice.
Built Heritage There are 28 Listed Buildings in the Central Profile area. There is also a Conservation Area in Scalloway39.
Buildings at Risk The are 4 Buildings at Risk in the Central Mainland. These are; Haa of Houss East Burra, Girlsta Mill, The Old Haa of Scalloway and South Cottage Duncansclett40
Natural Heritage The Central Mainland has 4 designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). These sites are; Loch of Girlsta SSSI: Lochs of Tingwall & Asta SSSI:and Sandwater SSSI.
Community Gardens There is a memorial community garden at Tingwall Kirk, a community garden at the Old Haa, Scalloway and a civic area at Gibblestone House, Scalloway. There is also a plantation at Strand with public access41
Renewables & Carbon Reduction (excluding private developments) There has been 1 Wind2Heat projects completed with a further 2 Wind2Heat projects imminent. There is 1 renewable community energy feasibility study underway and two energy efficiency projects completed. A renewable energy project using heat pumps is also in the pipeline for the Central Mainland42.
38 Shetland Amenity Trust 2010 39 Shetland Local Plan 2004 40 Buildings at Risk Register for Scotland 2010 41 Shetland Islands Council Community Directory 2010 42 Community Energy Scotland 2010
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Appendix
Scottish Index Of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) Data Zones
GROS mid-year estimates and Scottish Government statistics – which use Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) - break down data into data zones throughout Scotland. There are 30 data zones in Shetland
Data Zone Description Code Gulberwick, Brindister and Easter Quarff S01005497 Ness of Sound to Clickimin Broch, including Sandveien S01005499 Upper Baila, Sound, Nederdale and Fogralea S01005500 Westerloch and Upper Sound S01005501 Bressay and Twageos S01005502 North Lochside & Russell Crescent, the Sletts to Montfield S01005503 Church Road to Prince Alfred Street / Breiwick Road to Victoria S01005504 Pier North Lochside to Gilbertson Road /Anderson Road to Goodlad S01005505 Crescent Victoria Pier to Gilbertson Road / Prince Alfred Street to S01005506 Freefield Road North Ness, Freefield & Garthspool, including Burgess Street S01005507 and Bruce Crescent Holmsgarth and Gremista including Staney Hill S01005508
The SIMD is designed to identify areas of high concentrations of multiple deprivation, and as such, many of the areas identified by the SIMD 2006 as being deprived, are the same as those identified by the SIMD 2004. SIMD 2004 uses information collected in 2001, and SIMD uses information collected in 2004.
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Sources of Information
Housing Need and Demand Assessment (HNDA) – (August 2010)
Sustaining Shetland: Fourth Annual Monitoring Of Social, Economic, Environmental and Cultural Trends (Winter 2009)
Shetland In Statistics (2009)
SIC Schools Service Annual Return (2009)
Fuel Poverty Strategy for Shetland (2005 – 2009)
Population and Migration Study (2007/8)
Deprivation and Social Exclusion in Shetland (2006)
Shetland Visitor Survey (2005/2006)
Shetland Local Plan (2004)
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