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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
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.
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1 December 2023
Road works update from 4 December 2023
A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works and events - for week starting Monday 4 December 2023.
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30 November 2023
Draft Local Transport Strategy - Have your say on strategy for a sustainable and green future for transport
Orkney Islands Council is calling for comment on its new Local Transport Strategy, which sets out ambitions for an efficient, accessible local network which contributes to net zero as well as…
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29 November 2023
Barrier alerts now on Telegram app
A new service has been introduced to allow local folk to receive updates on the Churchill Barriers direct to their personal devices via the Telegram app.
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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
Tree Lighting Festivities Underway
Kirkwall’s Christmas tree – a gift from Norway - will be lit up this Saturday (December 2) as part of a series of outdoor tree lighting ceremonies kickstarting the festive season
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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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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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24 November 2023
Music and movement centre stage at Smiddybrae!
Music and movement have been taking centre stage at Smiddybrae House!
