Latest News
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Stromness Warehouse Buildings to close earlier on Thursdays until further notice
Stromness Warehouse Buildings will be closing at the earlier time of 4.45pm every Thursday, until further notice.
16 January 2024
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OIC Leader to Retire
Orkney Islands Council’s Political Leader James Stockan has today (15 January 2024) announced that he intends to retire from his role as leader – and as an elected member.
15 January 2024
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Weather disruption - 15 January 2024
A round up of bad weather service disruptions today, 15 January 2024:
15 January 2024
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Road works update for week starting 15 January
A summing up of road works for the week ahead.
12 January 2024
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Accounts Commission meeting - Statutory Report: Best Value in Orkney Islands Council
The Accounts Commission will meet today (11 January 2024) to consider a statutory report on Best Value in Orkney Islands Council
11 January 2024
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New courses launched at Learning Link
Are you ready to take your first step into a ‘New Year, New Thinking’ in 2024 and get practical support with household budgeting?
10 January 2024
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Young people join together to burst the bubble of youth loneliness and isolation
A group of young folk from the Orkney mainland will be creating a series of pop-up Boba – or bubble tea – drop ins for their peers across Orkney, in a bid to tackle youth loneliness and isolation.
10 January 2024
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Two exciting Arts opportunities revealed in run up to Orkney hosting 2025 International Island Games
Orkney Islands Council is seeking a local Scrivener/Story Gatherer and a Sound Artist to deliver two exciting projects celebrating Orkney against the backdrop of the 2025 International Island Games.
9 January 2024
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£100k research project to explore agricultural policy impacts on island communities
Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) has been awarded a £100k research grant to gather the views of island communities in Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides on the forthcoming agricultural and land use policy changes.
9 January 2024