Latest News
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New way to participate in decision-making
A new process has been introduced to help community groups talk to public authorities about local issues and local services.
16 November 2017
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Find out about energy efficiency funding
The Council is reminding residents of funding that could help cut fuel bills and keep homes warm this winter.
16 November 2017
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Council’s Empty Homes project scoops media award
A new project run by Orkney Islands Council aimed at bringing empty homes in the county back into use has won a national award for use of media, only four months after being set up.
15 November 2017
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Help us shape your ActiveLife
The team behind Orkney’s ActiveLife scheme are reminding the public to help keep the scheme in good shape by passing on issues and suggestions to staff at their fitness centre.
15 November 2017
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Orkney Islands Council Takes Top Honours at National Planning Awards
Orkney Islands Council scooped the top award at Scotland's national planning awards in Edinburgh last night.
9 November 2017
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Cathedral to be lit poppy red
St Magnus Cathedral will be lit red at night over the weekend to help raise awareness of the annual Scottish Poppy Appeal.
9 November 2017
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Farm Diversification Fund Available in Orkney
Local farmers who are considering diversifying are being encouraged to find out more about Orkney's LEADER programme.
9 November 2017
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Work of young people celebrated
Young people celebrated their efforts in the community on Tuesday (7 November 2017) at the annual Orkney Youth Awards Ceremony.
8 November 2017
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Big Tree Preservation Works this Week
Vital preservations works are due to be carried out on the Big Tree in Kirkwall next week.
3 November 2017
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Christmas Grants open
Orkney Islands Council’s Christmas Grant scheme is now open for applications.
31 October 2017
