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Don’t lose your voice - residents in Orkney urged to check their voter registration details are up to date
Local residents are being asked to ensure that they don’t lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date.
03 September 2021
Cursiter recycling centre reopens after clearup
Orkney Islands Council is advising Cursiter Household Waste and Recycling Centre (HWRC) is will be open as normal from Monday 6 September, following a temporary closure to clear rubbish dumped at the site earlier this week.
03 September 2021
Research call for private landlords and letting agents
Private landlords and letting agents in Orkney are being invited to take part in national research surrounding the private rented tenancy regime and the impacts of Covid-19 emergency legislation.
The researchers at Indigo House Group, based in Edinburgh, say that whether you have one property or 500, they are interested in your views.
03 September 2021
COVID-19 guidance reminder for staff and pupils back in the classroom
As the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise across Scotland, the Council is reminding school staff and pupils of measures still in place to try and keep everyone safe while back in the classroom.
Staff and secondary pupils are asked to undertake twice-weekly lateral flow tests during term time.
03 September 2021
Remembrance event for Merchant Navy Day
Wreaths will be laid at the Kirk Green War Memorial outside St Magnus Cathedral on Friday 3 September during a remembrance event to mark Merchant Navy Day.
02 September 2021
