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*OIC News - Do not use* archive from April 2020
Dog waste – collection points for bags during the pandemic

Orkney Islands Council has taken steps to make sure supplies of free dog poo bags are still available for people to use.

28 April 2020
Flag at half mast at School Place

The flag at the Council offices in Kirkwall is flying at half mast as part of the nationwide tribute to key workers who have lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic.

28 April 2020
Coronavirus – looking ahead

Orkney Islands Council is engaged in discussions on whether an islands-based approach should be considered for tackling the spread of Covid-19 – and for the eventual lifting of coronavirus restrictions.

28 April 2020
Advice offered on locally produced PPE

Orkney Health and Care and NHS Orkney are thanking people and groups who have offered support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

24 April 2020
Nordic Sea arrives in Orkney

The vessel purchased to replace the ageing ferry Golden Mariana has arrived in Orkney.

23 April 2020
Public toilets reopen for key workers

Following feedback, Orkney Islands Council has reopened some of its public toilets for key workers to use while making essential journeys as part of their work.

23 April 2020
Behind the Headlines - Harbour Masterplan

You may have heard a report on BBC Radio Orkney this morning (23 April) about our Harbours Masterplan document, which was agreed at last week’s Full Council meeting.  The following provides more information on the document and clarifies some of the points made during the report.

23 April 2020
Scottish Government Calls In Quanterness Planning Application

The Scottish Government has called in the ‘Orkney’s Community Wind Farm Project – Quanterness’ planning application for determination.

Scottish Ministers will now be responsible for making the final decision on whether or not to grant planning permission for the project.

23 April 2020
Support for groups helping vulnerable people

A fund to assist vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic has been set up by Orkney Islands Council.

20 April 2020
Orkney Foodbank sees "phenomenal" response

Orkney Foodbank has seen a “phenomenal” response from local folk through increased financial and food donations since Coronavirus started impacting – and last week received a further contribution of goods from a Grampian-based charity involved in fighting hunger and tackling food waste.

20 April 2020
North Isles airfields – no recreational visits during Covid-19

Orkney Islands Council is reminding pilots that recreational flights should not be made to North Isles airfields during the coronavirus crisis.

20 April 2020
Online Fitness Classes

In these uncertain times keeping fit and healthy is vital for a lot of people in Orkney. Therefore, it’s great that so many of Orkney’s fitness class instructors are hosting virtual classes.

20 April 2020
Grounds maintenance during the pandemic

Orkney Islands Council has asked contractors to provide a limited grounds maintenance service during the coronavirus outbreak.

17 April 2020
How to Apply for a Council Tax Reduction and Other Financial Support Contacts.

You can now apply for a council tax reduction online through our new customer services platform, MyOrkney.

17 April 2020
Barriers survey extended

A survey on options the Council might consider in response to wave over-topping at the second Churchill Barrier is to remain open for the time being.

17 April 2020
Fund established for isles shopping

A funding mechanism has been established by Orkney Islands Council to support isles residents in buying goods from the isles shops.

With internal ferry travel restrictions currently in place due to Covid-19, isles residents are mainly reliant on island-based shops for their shopping rather than mainland supermarkets - where prices may be cheaper.

16 April 2020
£5m business support fund established by Orkney Islands Council

Orkney Islands Council has established an initial £5m fund to support local businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.

The fund will be set up to provide grants and loans and comes primarily from the Strategic Reserve Fund and supplemented by a mix of Crown Estate funding and the Council's Renewable, Redevelopment and Regeneration Fund.

16 April 2020
Evie Nursery Inspection Results

A recent inspection of Evie Primary School’s nursery by the Care Inspectorate has graded the ‘quality of care and support’ and the ‘quality of staffing’ as ‘five - very good’.

16 April 2020
Covid-19 - further groups identified to receive additional support

A second wave of people identified as most at risk from Covid-19 are to receive essential assistance thanks to a new national helpline, which will work in partnership with the Orkney Coronavirus Community Support Hub.

15 April 2020
Covid-19 – OLECG offers thanks

Orkney Local Emergency Co-ordination Group (OLECG) has thanked people across the county for their response to the coronavirus pandemic and urged that measures to slow the spread of infection continue to be followed.

15 April 2020
Barriers survey – less than a week to share your views

People in Orkney have until Wednesday next week to take part in a survey on options the Council might consider in response to wave over-topping at the second Churchill Barrier.

09 April 2020
Covid-19 – business grant help reaches nearly £3 million

Nearly £3 million has been awarded by Orkney Islands Council in Government grants to businesses to help during the coronavirus pandemic.

09 April 2020
Illegal dumping appeal

Orkney Islands Council is appealing for people to avoid leaving domestic waste outside Household Recycling Centres, which are now closed because of the Coronavirus pandemic.

08 April 2020
Keyworker childcare over Easter

Childcare for the children of keyworkers continues to be on offer over the Easter holiday period - to help parents and carers play their part in Orkney’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

08 April 2020
Covid-19 – OLECG meets 7 April 2020

Key agencies working to support the Orkney community during the coronavirus pandemic met today in response to the latest developments in the outbreak.

07 April 2020
Covid-19 – Welfare grants for those in need

Orkney Islands Council is accepting applications for welfare benefits via two funding streams – Crisis Grants and Community Care Grants.

A reduction in Council Tax can also be applied for.

07 April 2020
Covid-19 - “Tremendous” Hub effort praised

The “tremendous effort” by staff and volunteers in bringing the new Orkney Coronavirus Community Support Hub to fruition has been praised.

06 April 2020
Covid-19 - OLECG appeal update

An appeal for people with available accommodation to get in touch with the Orkney Local Emergency Co-ordination Group (OLECG) has met with a strong response.

03 April 2020
Covid-19 - Waste collections during the pandemic – your questions answered

Orkney Islands Council has published an online guide to the household waste collection arrangements that will operate during the coronavirus outbreak.

03 April 2020

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