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Isles authorities award visitor levy scheme feasibility contract
Following a successful competitive tendering process, Orkney Islands Council, Shetland Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have appointed a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a visitor levy scheme for each of the island's authorities.
31 January 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Disabled On-Street Parking Places) Order 2024
Orkney Islands Council proposes to make an Order under section 45 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 which will create disabled on-street parking places at the following locations:
30 January 2025
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Roads update for week starting Monday 3 February 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 3 February 2025.
29 January 2025
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Moodie Treasures belonging to distinguished naval Commodore return to Orkney
Centuries-old exquisitely crafted weapons owned by Captain James Moodie – known locally for his dramatic murder in Broad Street, Kirkwall - have been gifted to the people of Orkney by his modern-day family and have arrived in the county and into the care of Orkney Islands Council’s Museums service.
29 January 2025
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Ferry funding flexibility welcomed by OIC
Orkney Islands Council has today (28 January) welcomed the news that the Scottish Government plans to offer additional flexibility to Orkney Islands Council in the way it receives its ferry funding.
28 January 2025
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Inspectors commend pace of change and “significant” improvements across Orkney Adult Support and Protection
“Significant” improvements have been made at pace across Orkney Adult Support and Protection thanks to a multi-agency approach by the Orkney Partnership, according to a Joint Inspection report.
28 January 2025
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Give your views on trees and woodlands strategy
A consultation has been launched this week on a tree and woodland strategy for Orkney.
28 January 2025
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Let’s Talk Money - How to get your finances back on track after Christmas
For many, Christmas is the most expensive time of year, and it can be challenging to get your money back on track.
27 January 2025
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Drop in to find out more about analogue switch off
A roadshow offering support and information for people on the ‘switch-off' of analogue phone lines is coming to Orkney this week.
27 January 2025
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Shapinsay named a UNICEF Silver “Rights Respecting School”
Shapinsay Community School has achieved a Silver accreditation as a UNICEF “Rights Respecting School”.
24 January 2025