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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 Period Commercial Refuse Collections
Commercial refuse collection days over the Christmas and New Year period are listed below.
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7 December 2023
Festive period waste and recycling information for householders - mainland Orkney
Orkney Islands Council is reminding householders there are changes to waste and recycling collections over the festive period.
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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.
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6 December 2023
Festive period waste and recycling - Isles
Regular collections will resume on Monday 8 January 2024.
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5 December 2023
Creative folk - don's miss once per year VACMA funding!
The Visual Artists and Craft Makers (VACMA) fund is now open for applications – and in a change from previous years there will be just one round for the grant this financial year which will close in…
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4 December 2023
Orkney's two future MSYPs announced
Nymeria Drayak and Iain Pretswell will take over the reigns as Orkney’s Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYPs) from early next year.
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4 December 2023
Folks urged to check their festive treats as food safety warnings issued
The Council’s Environmental Health team are urging people to check their Christmas treat stash and stick to reputable suppliers following two food safety warnings issued today, Monday 4 December…
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4 December 2023
Pre-startup business events to visit every area in Orkney
Local would-be entrepreneurs in Orkney are being asked to register their interest for special workshop events in their area, aimed at helping potential businesses in their pre-start phase.
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4 December 2023
Public meeting called in South Ronaldsay on future of Tomb of the Eagles
A public meeting has been called, inviting the local community in South Ronaldsay and the surrounding area to come along and discuss options for the Tomb of the Eagles.
