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4 September 2023
Tributes paid to former Councillor, Freddie Groundwater
Tributes have been paid to former Councillor Freddie Groundwater who passed away at the weekend. Freddie was a Councillor from 1996 to 2003, representing communities in the Stromness and Sandwick…
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2 September 2023
Death of former Lord Lieutenant and Council Convener George Marwick CVO
Tributes have been paid to former Orkney Lord Lieutenant and Orkney Islands Council Convener George Marwick CVO who sadly passed away on Friday 1 Sept at the age of 91.
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1 September 2023
Carers Survey reminder
Orkney Health and Care are issuing a final call for unpaid carers to have their say about the support they need, by taking part in the short survey circulated after the Carers Conference in May.
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1 September 2023
Road closures and delays coming up - weekly update for 4 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 4 September 2023.
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1 September 2023
Road closures in central Kirkwall coming up for community events
A reminder of road closures in central Kirkwall coming up, to enable folk to safely enjoy community events.
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1 September 2023
Construction industry recruitment scheme launched
A new scheme to support the local construction industry recruit and sustain suitably skilled employees has got off the ground in Orkney.
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1 September 2023
A career in construction is one of life's best kept secrets, according to Dr Kate Hayes, Curriculum Leader - Construction / Interim Assistant Principal at Orkney College She shares her journey here:
Although there were lots of builders in my family, because I was a girl I think, it wasn't really something anyone suggested as a career. My dad was a customs officer and my mum was a nurse. But I…
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31 August 2023
Let’s Talk Money – free school meals and clothing allowance
The Council’s new “Let’s Talk Money” scheme is kicking off with its focus on free school meals and the clothing allowance.
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31 August 2023
Hoy Head prop issue resolved
The Hoy Head service is back up and running after engineers resolved an issue with the propellor earlier today (30 August).
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30 August 2023
Willow Tree staff nurturing “positive, kind and caring” relationships with children
A recent inspection report for Willow Tree Nursery has noted that staff work hard to ensure positive, kind and caring relationships with the children in their care.
