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26 February 2024
Notice of Election Agents
I, Oliver David Reid, Returning Officer for the Election of Councillors to Orkney Islands Council, to be held on Thursday 28 March 2024, hereby give Notice that the following names and addresses of…
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26 February 2024
Have your say in national review of Community Learning and Development
From a friendly face at school, to a supportive nudge on a Duke of Edinburgh expedition.
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26 February 2024
Private water supply survey underway
Folk on the private water register in Orkney are being encouraged to take part in a survey to help ensure a clean, secure supply is maintained into the future.
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23 February 2024
West of Orkney Windfarm invites Orkney public to ‘pop in’ for an update on the windfarm
Local people interested in the proposed West of Orkney Windfarm can pop in for an update from some of the project team.
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23 February 2024
Islands Deal supplier information webinar to be held
A webinar is being held next month to provide information to local suppliers about the the projects and opportunities that are arising across across Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides from the…
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23 February 2024
Roads update for week starting 26 February 2024
A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works or events - for the week starting Monday 26 February 2024.
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23 February 2024
Exhibition draws inspiration from Orkney’s wartime remains
Orkney’s rich wartime heritage is the inspiration behind a new exhibition within the Orkney Museum at Tankerness House, Kirkwall.
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22 February 2024
Ringing the changes - OIC helps to block scam callers
The Council is reminding folk that call blockers are available on free loan to anyone experiencing nuisance or scam calls.
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22 February 2024
Going the extra mile - by car, plane, bus and ferry!
Two of our young Westray students are fulfilling their goal of attending football training - despite a journey across the sea!
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21 February 2024
Tributes made following the passing of Barbara Jolly at the age of 102
It’s with great sadness that we mark the passing of one of our oldest care home residents on Saturday 17 February – Barbara Jolly who was 102.