Latest News
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‘Valuing our Seas’ workshops for marine planning project
An innovative workshop looking at the process of marine planning in Orkney will take place in Kirkwall and Stromness next month.
26 August 2019
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Executive Director recruitment update
Orkney Islands Council is set to appoint a new Executive Director of Education, Leisure and Housing.
25 August 2019
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Building Standards – Inspections (West)
I’m pleased to advise that David Atkinson has recently been appointed Building Standards Inspector covering our West Inspection Area.
The West Inspection Area covers West Mainland, West side Kirkwall and St Ola, Shapinsay, Stronsay, Eday, Sanday and Papa Westray.
23 August 2019
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Interpreting Kirkwall’s past
New interpretation panels and benches have been installed in Kirkwall.
22 August 2019
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Kirkwall THI – next phase announced
The second phase of street improvement works in Kirkwall’s town centre is due to get underway at the beginning of September.
19 August 2019
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Museum project – work starts soon
Work to restore and improve the Scapa Flow Museum is set to begin in September.
19 August 2019
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Don't be an idler - and help cut those fumes
Orkney Islands Council is urging all motorists to switch over to switching off, following concerns raised by the public about fumes from idling vehicles.
19 August 2019
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Cabinet Secretary visit welcomed
Council Leader James Stockan has welcomed the opportunity for discussions today with the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform.
14 August 2019
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Your vote matters - don’t lose it
People in Orkney are being encouraged not to lose their vote by completing and returning their annual canvass form to the Electoral Registration Office as soon as possible.
12 August 2019
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Exam results today for Orkney pupils
Pupils across Orkney are today (Tuesday 6 August) receiving their examination results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
6 August 2019
