Latest News
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Sportscotland Chief Executive in Orkney in big week for sports and leisure
The Chief Executive of Scotland’s national sports agency will be in Orkney this week to find out more about sport in the county.
19 January 2017
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Reuse event rescues almost a tonne of unwanted household goods
An event run by Orkney Islands Council, in partnership with Orkney ZeroWaste, has ensured the redistribution and reuse of almost 1000kg of unwanted household goods - diverting them from being disposed of as waste.
19 January 2017
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Wintry roads driving advice
Orkney Islands Council and Police Scotland are advising drivers to take particular care given current road conditions.
12 January 2017
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Council Secures Funding for Life Skills Project
Orkney Islands Council has secured £170k of funding for a project which will help vulnerable groups to develop key life skills.
12 January 2017
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Locals featured in ActiveLife film
A short film featuring local people getting active has been released by Orkney Islands Council and the Pickaquoy Centre.
12 January 2017
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Crofting Commission Election 2017
An election is being held to elect Crofting Commissioners from the six crofting constituencies.
9 January 2017
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£6.5m agreed for Orkney research and innovation campus
Plans for a multi-million pound research and innovation campus in Stromness are set to go ahead after the two organisations behind the venture agreed funding for the project.
9 January 2017
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Views sought on housing advice and information strategy
The Council’s Housing Service is seeking public views on its Advice and Information Strategy.
5 January 2017
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Community Learning Classes 2017
The 'Community Learning Guide' for 2017-2018 is now available with classes from Archaeology to Welding.
5 January 2017
