The A-Z of Services is a list of public services provided by Orkney Islands Council, alphabetically arranged and hyper-linked to the web page where the topic is discussed in greater detail. This is very similar to the way a traditional index, that is usually found to the rear of non-fiction books, works.
Menu Title starting with B
Backdated Claims
Information on backdated claims for council tax benefits in Orkney.
Barriers Closure FAQ's
Information regarding closures of the Churchill Barriers
Battle of Jutland
Information on the Battle of Jutland commemoration On Tuesday 31 May 2016 at the St Magnus Cathedral.
Behaviour Coordinators and Framework for Intervention
Information about Behaviour Co-ordinators and the Framework for Intervention.
Benefit Fraud
Information on benefit fraud in Orkney.
Benefits - Are You Missing Out?
Information on council tax benefits in Orkney.
Benefits Administration
Information on how to access reports and publications relating to benefits administration.
Benefits Business Plan
Information on the benefits business plan for council tax in Orkney.
Benefits Business Plan
Information on the benefits business plan for council tax in Orkney.
Benefits Cap
Find out information about the Benefits Cap.
Betting Offices
Information on the licences required by the Council for running betting offices.
BIG HIT
Building Innovative Green Hydrogen Systems in Isolated Territory.
Bikeability
Active Schools Co-ordinators provide Bikeability training to school pupils.
Bingo
Details on the law in regard to running bingo games for charity or non-commercial purposes.
Biodiversity
Information on and definition of biodiversity in Orkney.
Biodiversity 2018 to 2022 Consultation
Biodiversity 2018 to 2022 Consultation.
Birsay Hostel and Campsite
Information on the Birsay Hostel and Campsite.
Birth Registration
Information about registering the birth of your baby.
Births, Marriages, Deaths and Burials
Information about registering births, marriages and deaths.
Boarding Animals
Information on licences for animal accommodation in Orkney.
Boating and Watercraft
Information for persons operating pleasure boats or vessels.
Book it
Book various Council amenities/services through our secure website MyOrkney - available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Booking Office Licences
Information about taxi and private hire booking offices.
Bookmakers' Permits
Information about Bookmakers' Permits.
BREEAM Case Studies for Schools Investment Programme
BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) case studies for Schools Investment Programme
Budgets and Accounting
These web pages contain information on the Council's Statement of Accounts, Revenue Estimates and Financial Regulations.
Building Community Capacity
Information about building community capacity in Orkney.
Building Regulations
Information on Building Regulations and getting advice from the Building Standards Function.
Building Standards
Information on all aspects of building or altering property in Orkney.
Building Standards - Advice
Information on how to contact the Building Standards Team of Orkney Islands Council.
Building Standards - Forms and Payment Advice
Various Building Standards Forms.
Building Standards - Licences
Information on licences in relation to Building Standards.
Building Standards Certification
Information on the certifying of design or construction of building works as complying with the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004.
Building Standards Customer Charter
Information on the Building Standards Customer Charter in Orkney.
Building Standards Customer Journey
Building Standards Customer Journey.
Building Warrants
Information on Building Warrants, their purpose and how to apply for a Building Warrant.
Building Warrants - FAQs
Frequently asked questions about building warrants in Orkney.
Built Heritage
Information on the conservation of the natural environment and heritage of Orkney.
Bursaries
Further Education (FE) Bursaries are provided by the Council for students studying non-advanced courses in or outwith Orkney.
Bus Services
Information on bus services in Orkney.
Bus Users Survey 2018
Bus Users Survey 2018
Business
Information about a variety of licences required by Orkney Islands Council for the regulation of business.
Business Continuity
Information and advice on Business Continuity.
Business Development
Access to information and assistance for local businesses, including information on Economic Development Grant schemes.
Business Development Support
Information on Business Expansion Support - grants of up to 30% of eligible capital expenditure up to a maximum grant of £55,000 towards projects in eligible sectors.
Business Directory
The Orkney Business Directory contains a comprehensive list of businesses, with information about access for people with disabilities.
Business Gateway
Details about support for new and existing businesses in Orkney.
Business Gateway Workshops
Information on Business Gateway Workshops in Orkney.
Business Improvement District - BIDs
Find out information about the Kirkwall Business Improvement District (BIDs).
Business Rates
Information on Business Rates in Orkney.
Business Rates - Account Enquiries
Information on Account Enquiries on business rates.
Business Rates - Annual Notification
Information on the annual notification of business rates.
Business Rates - Privacy Notice
Information about the Business Rates - Privacy Notice.
Business Rates - Reductions
Information on Reductions in business rates.
Business Start-Up Support
Information on start-up support for businesses.
Business Waste and Recycling
Information about the collection and disposal of commercial and business waste in Orkney.
Buying Additional Hours
Information about buying additional early learning and childcare hours.
Byelaws
Details for Orkney Islands Council byelaws.
