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17 December 2023
Stronsay - Boil Water Notice
Notice from Scottish Water
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15 December 2023
Views sought on X1 bus timetable changes
Public views are being sought on timetable changes to the X1 bus service for the period April to October, which would see additional drop offs at the Standing Stones of Stenness, the Ring of Brodgar…
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15 December 2023
Roads update for week starting 18 December 2023
A summing up of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 18 December 2023.
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15 December 2023
Volunteer group formed to look at future of Tomb of the Eagles
A volunteer group formed at a public meeting this week(13 December 2023) will be taking forward further discussions and exploring feasibility work on the future of the Tomb of the Eagles site in…
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13 December 2023
Innovate UK Funding for establishing Orkney and Shetland Rural Energy Hub
A joint decarbonisation project between Orkney and Shetland has been awarded £4.9 million in funding by Innovate UK. The Rural Energy Hubs project is one of seven projects selected from across the UK…
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13 December 2023
Refuse update for Ravie Hill Road and Boardhouse customers
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12 December 2023
Farm diversification scheme open for applications
Local farmers who are keen to explore non-agricultural business opportunities on their farm or land are being encouraged to consider an application to the Council’s Farm/Croft Diversification scheme.
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11 December 2023
Festive arrangements for public bus services
As the festive season approaches, Orkney Islands Council is reminding the public that bus services run differently from 25 December 2023 to 5 January 2024 inclusive.
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8 December 2023
Roads works update for week starting 11 December 2023
Work to replace fence posts on the barriers are ongoing. This work involves all four Churchill Barriers. Traffic will be controlled with priority signage and speed reduction measures with delays to…
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7 December 2023
Festive opening hours for Waste Management Sites
Below are changes to the normal opening hours at the Council's Waste Management Sites over the festive period, for commercial customers and householders.
