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*OIC News - Do not use* archive from September 2020
Help at hand for carers

Orkney’s unpaid carers - described as the county’s “unsung heroes” – are being encouraged to access emotional, practical and financial support services available to them.

29 September 2020
Local Housing Strategy Survey

This week sees the release of the mid-point review consultation of the Local Housing Strategy 2017 – 2022.

25 September 2020
MSPs “better informed” following discussions with Orkney’s young people

Four young people from Orkney have shared their experiences at a national political level on how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on career and employment opportunities.

25 September 2020
North Isles by-election – advice for voters

North Isles residents are encouraged to return postal votes as soon as possible to ensure they arrive in time for the by-election on Thursday October 1.

25 September 2020
Kerbside Recycling - 28 September

The waste team will be collecting, for the week beginning 28 September, metals and cans in the kerbside recycling.

 

25 September 2020
Doors Open Days

The chance to take a virtual tour of buildings across Orkney is on offer this weekend.

25 September 2020
National Entitlement Card

As from Wednesday 23 September, people aged 60 and over will be able to apply for their National Entitlement Card (NEC) online.

24 September 2020
New electrical waste collection in Orkney aims to collect 1,200 unwanted electricals and refurbish them - providing 400 low cost electricals for residents

Householders and companies in Orkney will be able to donate their unwanted electricals via a new collection service to support Restart Orkney, a local charity.

24 September 2020
Eat Out to Help Out in Schools

The Scottish Government’s scheme Eat Out to Help Out that was introduced into school canteens within Orkney when they opened in August was gratefully received.

23 September 2020
Ba barriers

The Council notes the Ba Committee has cancelled the Ba for this year and therefore we are reminding property owners/managers that the council will not be placing barriers outside properties as it has done in previous years.

21 September 2020
Kerbside recycling - week beginning 21 September

Plastic bottles will be collected during kerbside recycling for the week beginning 21 September 2020.

18 September 2020
Postal voting update

North Isles residents are encouraged to look out for their postal votes next week.

18 September 2020
Waste update – some of the challenges explained

Much has been very different over the last few months and the Council is proud of how many of its keyworkers have continued to provide a service throughout the pandemic.

17 September 2020
New tugs steam into Stromness

Orkney’s two new tugs have arrived in Stromness after a long sea journey from Turkey.

15 September 2020
Covid-19 – guidance for tourism and hospitality sector

Updated Covid-19 guidance for tourism and hospitality businesses has been published by the Scottish Government.

15 September 2020
Key deadlines for by-election

Voters in the North Isles are reminded that there are two key deadlines this week ahead of the upcoming by-election.

To vote in the by-election, North Isles residents need to ensure they are on the Electoral Register – and to do this by midnight on Tuesday 15 September at the very latest.

15 September 2020
Orkney lollipop lady retiring after nearly 25 years

A popular lollipop lady has retired after nearly quarter of a century helping keep children safe while crossing some of Kirkwall’s roads.

11 September 2020
Kerbside recycling update - 11 September 2020

Kerbside recycling will continue in the four-week cycle of collections, with next week reverting back to glass collection.

11 September 2020
Beware scam calls from local numbers

Trading Standards and Police Scotland are warning local people to be on their guard for scam calls which appear to originate from local telephone numbers with STD code 01856.

10 September 2020
Reopening of Stromness Warehouse buildings

Orkney Islands Council is delighted to announce that from Monday 14 September the reception at the Warehouse Building in Stromness will open to the public, to deal with customer services enquiries (payments, blue badges etc.) and police counter enquiries.

09 September 2020
Taking forward recovery strategy

Press Release from Orkney’s Economic Recovery Steering Group

A new group has been tasked with building and driving forward a strategy for Orkney’s recovery from the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

09 September 2020
OIC signs agreement with Hoy Energy Ltd over existing community turbine

Orkney Islands Council has signed an agreement with Hoy Energy Ltd which will ensure that the island’s income from the existing community turbine won’t be adversely affected by the potential development of a council-owned wind farm in Hoy.

08 September 2020
Are you able to help your community?

OIC launches school crossing patrol officer recruitment drive

08 September 2020
Tenders invited for St Andrews Primary School extension

Orkney Islands Council is inviting tenders for the contract to extend and refurbish St Andrews Primary School in Orkney.

07 September 2020
Marine assessment consultation

Views are invited on a state-of-the-seas appraisal of the waters around Orkney.

07 September 2020
North Isles by-election update

Voters are being encouraged to cast their vote by post in the North Isles by-election.

The by-election on Thursday 1 October is being held to elect a councillor to represent the ward on Orkney Islands Council.

07 September 2020
Bookings open for sport and leisure facilities

From Monday 7 September Orkney Islands Councils Sport and Leisure Service will take bookings for their sport and leisure facilities ahead of their reopening during the week commencing 14 September.

04 September 2020
OIC thanks families for “swift” childcare response

Orkney Islands Council would like to thank parents and carers for their swift response to the request for information on their childcare needs.

04 September 2020
Two public facilities closed due to anti-social behaviour

Orkney Islands Council has taken the difficult decision to close two of its public facilities due to ongoing antisocial behaviour, vandalism and graffiti.

02 September 2020
Building Surveys

Orkney Islands Council is advising that they are undertaking our periodic high-level building surveys on some of their facilities from 4 September 2020.

01 September 2020
Parents requiring childcare urged to contact OIC

Orkney Islands Council would like to hear from parents and carers looking for childcare provision – following the go ahead to progress a temporary nursery facility while also working on a long term solution.

01 September 2020
Increase in vandalism of public toilet facilities

Orkney Islands Council is warning that increased vandalism and damage within public toilets across the county in recent weeks may lead to the unavoidable closure of some.

01 September 2020

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