News
Latest news
-
11 September 2023
£15m Funding Award for Electric Vessels in Orkney
Orkney is set to benefit from a £15m funding award which will see two electric vessels running routes in the county over a three-year trial period.
-
11 September 2023
Results declared for Community Council election
The results for the election to South Ronaldsay and Burray Community Council have been declared.
-
7 September 2023
Industrial action update
Industrial action by unions is expected to impact on Orkney’s schools from 26 to 28 September.
-
7 September 2023
Road closures and delays for week starting 11 September
A summing up of road closures and delays underway or soon to start in the county due to road works, events and cruise - for the week starting Monday 11 September 2023.
-
7 September 2023
Triumphant total raised as James completes ‘Iron Man’ cancer challenge
OIC’s own ‘Iron Man’ James Green has successfully completed a gruelling long distance swim, cycle and marathon-distance run this weekend, to raise money for Cander Research UK.
-
7 September 2023
Change to deadlines for submitting planning representations
The Council has simplified the arrangements for representations to planning applications, whether objections, letters of support, or other representations.
-
7 September 2023
Smiddybrae Peedie Parade a huge hit with all
Folks, look no further for your daily dose of feel good!
-
6 September 2023
Behind the Headlines – Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
What’s happening?
-
6 September 2023
New policy to tackle damp, condensation and mould in Council properites
The Council has reiterated its commitment to helping council tenants tackle the challenge of damp, condensation and mould in their homes with councillors backing a new policy to address the issue.
-
6 September 2023
Orkney's children and young people need you
Children's Hearings Scotland is recruiting for volunteers across the country, including in Orkney, to help support Scotland’s infants, children and young people by playing a part in children’s…