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5 January 2024
Roads update for week starting Monday 8 January 2024
An update on road closures and delays, due to road and utility works and community events, for the week starting 8 January 2024:
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5 January 2024
Last chance to help name Council gritters!
The link for folks to submit name suggestions for the Council's eight mainland gritters closes this Sunday at midnight.
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22 December 2023
Link opens soon to 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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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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22 December 2023
It's definitely looking a lot like Christmas at Glaitness Centre!
Staff have been working hard at the Glaitness Centre in Kirkwall to bring some Christmas cheer to the residents and visitors during the festive season.
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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
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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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
Eday residents - change to festive period waste collectins
Eday folks, please be advised your waste collections over the festive period will be:
