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13 February 2024
Transport Scotland ferry vouchers going electronic
Transport Scotland are changing the way they issue concessionary ferry vouchers to eligible elderly, disabled and young people.
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9 February 2024
Stagecoach to resume school transport services
Stagecoach has advised Orkney Islands Council that it intends to resume public and school transport services this afternoon, but on main roads only.
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8 February 2024
A new Political Leader at Orkney Islands Council and a by-election in Stromness and the South Isles
The arrangements for the election of a new Political Leader at Orkney Islands Council and a by-election in Stromness and the South Isles, and have been announced.
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8 February 2024
Notice of Election - Stromness South Isles By-Election
A By-Election is to be held for the return of a Councillor for the Stromness and South Isles Ward of Orkney Islands Council.
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8 February 2024
Weather disruptions - Thursday 8 February 2024
A rolling update of disruptions to Council services due to weather, for Thursday 8 February 2024.
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8 February 2024
Roads update for week starting 12 February 2024
A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works or events - for the week starting Monday 12 February 2024.
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7 February 2024
Weather disruptions - Wednesday 7 February 2024
A rolling update on disruptions to Council services due to today's snowy conditions (Wednesday 7 February 2024):
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6 February 2024
Gritter breakdown updates for Rousay and Sanday
The Council has been working hard to restore gritting operations in Sanday and Rousay following breakdowns of the two vehicles in the islands yesterday (Monday 5 Feb 2024).
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5 February 2024
Athlete Travel Award Scheme opens for 2024-25 applications
Performance athletes in Orkney can apply for help towards travelling to training and competitions in 2024-25 with the county’s Athlete Travel Award Scheme open for applications from today (5…
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5 February 2024
Athlete Travel Award Scheme opens for 2024-25 applications
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