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The “groundbreaking” local delivery of the Orkney Dementia Strategy has moved a step forward with the adoption of the “exemplar” document.

A planning application has been submitted by Orkney Islands Council for a six-turbine wind farm development at Wee Fea in Hoy.

For the week beginning 5 October, the waste team will be collecting paper and thin card in the kerbside recycling. 

Voters in the North Isles have elected Heather Woodbridge to represent the ward on Orkney Islands Council.

We want to remind people aged 60 and over that they can apply for their National Entitlement Card (NEC) online.

Orkney Islands Council reintroduced the first hour free in car parks around the county this week.

The fourth Annual Performance Report 2019/2020 for the Orkney Integration Joint Board has outlined significant highlights over the past year, while detailing key challenges and priorities moving forward.

Orkney’s unpaid carers - described as the county’s “unsung heroes” – are being encouraged to access emotional, practical and financial support services available to them.

This week sees the release of the mid-point review consultation of the Local Housing Strategy 2017 – 2022.

Four young people from Orkney have shared their experiences at a national political level on how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on career and employment opportunities.