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28 November 2023
Open day: Islands Centre for Net Zero
The Islands Centre for Net Zero (ICNZ) is hosting joint open days in Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides to engage local communities and businesses.
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28 November 2023
Funding bids invited for educational projects
Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications to its trust fund for support towards educational projects that benefit people in Orkney.
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28 November 2023
Maintenance works in much loved woodlands start 4 December
Work starts next week on planned maintenance in three much loved woodlands managed by the Council, and will continue well into the new year.
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24 November 2023
Contribution and dedication of Papay airfield stalwart celebrated
Orkney Islands Council has marked a momentous occasion as Papay community stalwart, Neil Rendall, hangs up his airfield attendant high-vis for the last time after 50 years safely guiding flights in…
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24 November 2023
Road works update from 23 November 2023
A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works and events - for week starting Monday 23 November 2023.
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24 November 2023
Music and movement centre stage at Smiddybrae!
Music and movement have been taking centre stage at Smiddybrae House!
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24 November 2023
Bird keepers urged to be aware of obligations following Avian Flu confirmation
Orkney Islands Council’s animal welfare team is urging all bird keepers to be aware of their obligations following confirmation of cases of bird flu near Finstown.
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23 November 2023
Hoy waste collection rescheduled to Friday 24 November.
Today’s waste collection for Hoy (cancelled due to impacts of high winds on the ferry service) has been rescheduled for tomorrow, Friday 24 November.
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23 November 2023
Playpark Renewal Fund opens for third round
Orkney Islands Council’s Playpark Renewal Fund has reopened for applications from communities striving to improve their playpark areas, offering support of up to 50% of project costs - up to a…
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22 November 2023
Orkney LAG receives over £130k of Scottish Government funding to support collaboration projects
Orkney Islands Council has been successful in receiving a financial award of £131,000 through the Scottish Government’s Community Led Local Development (CLLD) fund.
