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The Orkney Islands Council (Junction Road, Pickaquoy Road and others, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2024
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during works by R Clouston Ltd on development sites.
26 September 2024
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Feasibility of Orkney visitor levy scheme to be investigated
The introduction of a visitor levy scheme in Orkney is to be investigated after Councillors today (24 September) recommended funding of up to £20k to carry out a number of feasibility activities.
25 September 2024
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Picky comes alive with the sound of music!
The Picky Centre was alive with the sound of music on Thursday (19 September) thanks to the hard work of everyone involved in the Orkney Schools Instrumental Music Service concert.
25 September 2024
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‘Sanday Shipwreck’ safe from ravages of time thanks to National Heritage Memorial Fund support
A centuries-old shipwreck revealed by a winter storm in Sanday in February has been safeguarded for future research after a painstaking operation supported by the National Heritage Memorial Fund.
25 September 2024
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Celebrating 20 years of Active Schools - More Children, More Active, More Often
This year marks 20 years of Active Schools – delivered in partnership by local authorities and sportscotland.
24 September 2024
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South Ronaldsay folk asked to help ‘fine tune’ community transport service
The Council’s Transportation Service is seeking further feedback from South Ronaldsay residents to ‘fine tune’ the pilot on-demand door-to-door community transport service in the area.
23 September 2024
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‘Hard-hitting’ road safety message driven home to Orkney students
“The hug of despair” - that’s how Sergeant Simon Hay described the slumping of a parent who has received the devastating news that their child has been killed in a road crash.
19 September 2024