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Birsay ideas out for consultation
Community views are being sought on initial ideas to improve access issues at Birsay village and the Brough of Birsay car park.
28 March 2023
Carers Conference a first for community heroes
Save the date! A special conference for the many unpaid carers in Orkney will take place at the Picky Centre on 18 May 2023.
28 March 2023
Royal rowan takes root in Tankerness House Gardens
The Royal rowan sapling has been planted within the gardens of Tankerness House.
Orkney’s Lord Lieutenant Elaine Grieve did the honours and was ably assisted by the team at the Yard Plant Nursery, who maintain and produce plants for the gardens, and various other grounds.
28 March 2023
Appeal for private sector landlords to come forward
We have a number of new staff members due to start with the Council soon, but they are finding it very difficult to source accommodation. We would hate to lose them because they can’t find a home.
Nel Govender and her family have lived in locations around the world, but it is their hope to move to Orkney and embrace life and work in the islands.
28 March 2023
Refuse collection delay – Monday 27 March
Afternoon folks, just the heads up that a refuse truck on Area 6 needed a trip to the garage mid-way through the collections earlier today.
Thanks to our mechanical magicians, the vehicle is on the road again – but it does mean the team are a bit behind.
They will be pulling out all the stops to try and complete the collection today, including pulling in a second truck to help if possible.
27 March 2023
