The Shetland Islands Council (SIC) has launched a new consultation process which will help shape development within the region.

The 'Shetland Place Standard' will be used to provide feedback on important documents such as the Local Housing Strategy, the Local Development Plan, the Transport Strategy and the Local Outcome Improvement Plan.

The four-week process is based on Place Standard Scotland which is an interactive tool used to asses the quality of a place for use by communities and the public, private and third sectors.

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Cllr Alastair Cooper said: "In the past, Shetlanders have said they feel they are constantly being asked questions by one part of the Council or another on a range of different subjects. We've listened to this, and we're now piloting the Place Standard approach, to ask folk what they think needs to be improved about where they live. If this approach is successful, I'd hope that we should see fewer consultations on different issues in the future.

"There are fourteen topics covered in this consultation, covering everything from transport to housing to our public and natural spaces. It's simple to use, and other than giving us some basic personal information about yourself and where you live, your responses are anonymous."

To view the consultation, visit here.

(LM)