Latest News
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Recycling update - ex-hurricane Ophelia
Due to the high winds brought to Orkney by ex-hurricane Ophelia, yesterday's (Tuesday 17 October) recycling collections were hampered.
18 October 2017
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Doors set to close for Lyness refurbishment
The Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum at Lyness will close at the end of the month ahead of a major renovation project.
17 October 2017
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Community Council election results published
Results for the recent Community Council elections in Orkney have been published by Orkney Islands Council.
16 October 2017
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Welcome for Island Wind Announcement
The Leader of Orkney Islands Council, James Stockan, has welcomed the UK Government’s decision to include the Northern and Western Isles in a multi-million pounds support scheme for renewable energy.
12 October 2017
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Old to New – Roads Recycled into Runways
Work starts later this week to refresh the runways at Sanday and Westray – using recycled road surface material.
12 October 2017
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St Peter's Project Underway
Work has begun on a replacement for St Peter's House, with a ceremonial turf cutting taking place.
11 October 2017
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Alistair’s quarter century marked
Tribute has been paid to Chief Executive Alistair Buchan’s 25 years of service with Orkney Islands Council.
11 October 2017
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Homecare – a rewarding career
A film aimed at encouraging people to consider homecare as a career is being launched by Orkney Islands Council.
11 October 2017
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Have you returned your community council vote?
Voters in eight community council areas in Orkney are reminded the cut-off date for returning their ballot papers to Orkney Islands Council is this Thursday, 12 October, at 17:00.
9 October 2017
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Views sought on procurement policy
Orkney Islands Council is seeking views on its draft Sustainable Procurement Policy, which looks at how the Council buys goods and services in a way that benefits the local community.
9 October 2017
