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 H
H2 in Orkney – The Hydrogen Islands
Generating Hydrogen in Orkney has the potential to turn challenge into opportunity.
Hall of Fame
Details about Orkney Sports Awards - Hall of Fame.
Hamnavoe House
Information on Hamnavoe House Care Home facility.
Happy Valley Nature Reserve
Information about Happy Valley, Stenness - a Local Nature Reserve.
Hatston Enterprise Area Development Brief
Information on the Crowness Business Park Development Brief (2012) incorporating The Hatston
Enterprise Area and its relevance for future planning decisions.
Hazardous Waste Materials
Guidance on how to dispose of domestic hazardous waste materials.
Health and Safety
Health and safety information relating to Building Standards.
Health and Safety Policy
Information on the Health and Safety Policy.
Health Services
Information on Health Services relating to Children and Families.
Healthy Living Centres
Information on Healthy Living Centres - community-based fitness suites - in Orkney.
Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site SPG
Approved supplementary planning guidance, and additional information about World Heritage in Scotland.
Henry Halcro-Johnston
Hall of Fame case study on Henry Halcro-Johnston.
Heritage Development
Information on Heritage Development by the Arts, Museums and Heritage Service within Orkney Islands Council.
Hierarchy of Developments and Pre-Application Consultation
Information about local, major and national developments and information about pre-application consultations.
High Cost Educational Packages
Information about high cost educational packages.
Historic Environment and Cultural Heritage
Supplementary Guidance: Historic Environment and Cultural Heritage.
HMS Hampshire
On the evening of Sunday 5 June 2016 there will be a commemoration event at Kitchener’s Memorial in Birsay to mark 100 years since the loss of HMS Hampshire.
Holiday Programmes
Details of holiday sports and activity programmes available for children and young people in Orkney.
Home Education
Information for parents/carers who may wish to consider home education.
Home Improvement Grants
Information on Home Improvement Grants that may be available through Orkney Islands Council.
Homelessness FAQs
Frequently asked questions for individuals who are, or are about to become, homeless.
Homelessness Prevention
Information for individuals who are facing homelessness and how to avoid it.
Homework and Study
Information regarding the homework and study facilities at the Papdale Halls of Residence.
Hospital Discharge
Information regarding support upon discharge from hospital.
Household Waste and Recycling
Household waste collections for Isles and Mainland including calendars
Household Waste Recycling Centres
Information on Household Waste Recycling Centres in Orkney.
Houses in Multiple Occupation
Houses in Multiple Occupation Licence
Housing and Homelessness
Information on how to access reports and publications relating to housing and homelessness.
Housing Application and Allocations
Information regarding application for Orkney Islands Council properties and the allocations process.
Housing Application and Allocations FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions regarding the application for and allocation of housing by Orkney Islands Council.
Housing Benefit
Information on housing benefit in Orkney.
Housing Benefit Appeals
Information on appeals in housing benefit in Orkney.
Housing Benefit Backdated Claims
Information on backdated housing benefit claims in Orkney.
Housing Benefit on Two Homes
Information on housing benefit on two homes in Orkney.
Housing Benefit Performance
Find out information on Housing Benefit Performance in Orkney.
Housing Benefit Under Occupancy
Find out information about Housing Benefit Under Occupancy reductions (Bedroom Tax).
Housing Costs
Find out about the support with housing costs that is available through Universal Credit.
Housing in the Countryside
Supplementary Guidance: Housing in the Countryside .
Housing Land Audit
Information about the Housing Land Audit.
Housing Loans
Information about Housing Loans.
Housing Repairs, Improvements and Adaptations
Information regarding repairs and improvements in Council properties.
Housing Services Annual Reports
Housing Services Annual Reports for tenants.
How to do Business With OIC
A detailed guide to doing business with the Council, including tendering procedures.
How to make a claim
Find out information on how to make a claim for Universal Credit.
How We're Performing
Reporting on the performance of Orkney Islands Council Services.
Hoy - Have Your Say
Public consultation - Hoy wind farm project.
Hoy - January 2019 event
Details of the January 2019 event for the proposed Hoy wind farm project - including a copy of the display materials from the Related Downloads section.
Hoy - Pre-Application Consultation - May 2020
Information Hoy - Pre-Application Consultation - March 2020.
Hoy - Rackwick Hostel
Information on the Rackwick Outdoor Centre.
Hoy initial launch event
Details of the 2018 public launch event for the proposed Hoy wind farm project.
Human Resources
Information about Human Resources for Orkney Islands Council.
Hutchison Brothers
Hall of Fame case study on the Hutchison brothers.
