Latest News
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Work at Shapinsay slip starting soon
Work to improve the marshalling and parking areas next to the Shapinsay Slip in Kirkwall is due to start next week.
21 January 2019
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OIC makes urgent call for fair ferries funding
Orkney Islands Council is calling on the Scottish Government to honour a commitment to provide fully fair funding for the county’s inter-island ferry service.
21 January 2019
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Town centre work getting underway
A temporary one-way system is in place ready for street improvement works to begin in Kirkwall.
16 January 2019
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Stromness road closures next week
Roads in central Stromness will be closed for periods of time next week to enable Orkney Islands Council to carry out flagstone repairs.
15 January 2019
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Round two for Visual Artists and Craft Makers fund
A funding scheme for local artists and craftspeople has reopened for a second round of applications.
15 January 2019
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Funding bids invited
A trust fund is inviting applications for support towards educational projects that benefit people in Orkney.
11 January 2019
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Christmas tree collection reminder
A Christmas tree collection service for households on the Orkney mainland within 30mph areas will take place in early February.
9 January 2019
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Amended Wind Farm Plans Presented in Hoy
Amended plans for a potential Council-owned wind farm in Hoy have been presented to the local community this week.
9 January 2019
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Community Transport grant reminder
A grant scheme run by Orkney Islands Council aimed at helping community groups tackle isolation and improve connectivity through transport closes for applications on 1 February.
9 January 2019
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New community learning guide 2019
The New Year community learning guide is now available.
8 January 2019
