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22 December 2023
Help name a Council gritter!
The Orkney public are being invited to help come up with name suggestions for each of Orkney Islands Council’s fleet of gritters.
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20 December 2023
Council seeks public views on budget challenges
Orkney Islands Council has today (20 December) launched its annual online survey seeking input from the community on where they want Council spending prioritised. Like other local authorities across…
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19 December 2023
First set of finalists selected for VIP Awards
The spotlight is on some of the outstanding work carried out by the Council for the local community, as the first finalists for the Council’s VIP Awards are announced.
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19 December 2023
Eday residents - change to festive period waste collectins
Eday folks, please be advised your waste collections over the festive period will be:
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19 December 2023
High winds may hamper waste and recycling services
With high winds forecast over the next few days, Orkney Islands Council is advising there is a possibility of disruption to its waste and recycling services.
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19 December 2023
'All clear’ for Stronsay drinking water
Scottish Water is advising residents in Stronsay that they can return to using their tap water as normal. A ‘boil notice’ was issued to just under 200 island homes and businesses after two routine…
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19 December 2023
Garson and Hatston tips due to reopen midday Wednesday
The Council's waste and recycling centres at Garson and Hatston will reopen at midday on Wednesday 20 December, following their temporary closure today due to a vehicle breakdown on Monday.
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18 December 2023
Garson and Hatston tips temporarily closed Tuesday 19 December
Hatston and Garson household waste and recycling centres will be closed on Tuesday 19 December
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18 December 2023
Boil notice continues for Stronsay
Scottish Water teams are working to restore normal service to customers in Stronsay, after a ‘boil notice’ was issued on Sunday afternoon.
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18 December 2023
Statement on Care Inspectorate Report on Sheltered Housing Service
The Care Inspectiate carried out an inspection of our Sheltered Housing Service in October, across the two sites of Lambaness in Kirkwall and Raes Close in Stromness.
