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The flag at the Council offices in Kirkwall is flying at half mast as part of the nationwide tribute to key workers who have lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Orkney Islands Council is engaged in discussions on whether an islands-based approach should be considered for tackling the spread of Covid-19 – and for the eventual lifting of coronavirus restrictions.

Orkney Health and Care and NHS Orkney are thanking people and groups who have offered support during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The vessel purchased to replace the ageing ferry Golden Mariana has arrived in Orkney.

Following feedback, Orkney Islands Council has reopened some of its public toilets for key workers to use while making essential journeys as part of their work.

You may have heard a report on BBC Radio Orkney this morning (23 April) about our Harbours Masterplan document, which was agreed at last week’s Full Council meeting.  The following provides more information on the document and clarifies some of the points made during the report.

The Scottish Government has called in the ‘Orkney’s Community Wind Farm Project – Quanterness’ planning application for determination.

Scottish Ministers will now be responsible for making the final decision on whether or not to grant planning permission for the project.

A fund to assist vulnerable people during the coronavirus pandemic has been set up by Orkney Islands Council.

Orkney Foodbank has seen a “phenomenal” response from local folk through increased financial and food donations since Coronavirus started impacting – and last week received a further contribution of goods from a Grampian-based charity involved in fighting hunger and tackling food waste.

Orkney Islands Council is reminding pilots that recreational flights should not be made to North Isles airfields during the coronavirus crisis.