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Being a carer led Winifred to become an Appropriate Adult
Being a carer for the past 18 years has given Winifred Dunnet extensive experience of supporting vulnerable people.
14 March 2024
Road closure to allow routine survey work at the Cathedral
Routine survey work is due to take place at the south-east end of St Magnus Cathedral on Sunday 17 March - weather permitting.
14 March 2024
Antisocial behaviour prompts Kirkwall Travel Centre early closure trial
Ongoing antisocial behaviour by youths congregating at the Kirkwall Travel Centre has left the Council with “no choice” but to trial an early closure of the facility on Friday afternoons, from 15 March.
12 March 2024
Let’s Talk Money – Free School Meals reminder
The Council’s “Let’s Talk Money” scheme is reminding eligible families of the free school meals and the clothing allowance.
12 March 2024
Get involved in shaping the Local Development Plan
Orkney Islands Council is encouraging local folk and community groups to keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities to get involved in shaping the Local Development Plan for Orkney.
A Local Development Plan 2024 Newsletter has been published online, which outlines the processes, indicative timetable and how and when people can get involved.
11 March 2024