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28 August 2023
Orkney parents - Let’s Talk Money!
A new scheme has been launched by the Council and partner agencies in Orkney to try and ensure families in the county are receiving all they are entitled to.
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28 August 2023
“Happy” children at St Andrews Nursery “laugh, giggle and have fun”, say Inspectors
Motivated and enthusiastic staff supported by strong leadership, an excellent setting and a positive ethos around learning and play at St Andrews Nursery has led to “happy” children who “laugh,…
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25 August 2023
Stromness folk thanked for their ‘Sooth End’ views - and still time to have your say
Local people are being thanked for their views on the future of the South End of Stromness, as the Council continues its eight week consultation into a development brief for the area.
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25 August 2023
P1s begin new chapter
A new chapter began for many young children in Orkney this week as most primary schools welcomed Primary 1s into their classrooms.
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25 August 2023
Last chance for young people to stand for election onto Scottish Youth Parliament
Orkney Islands Council is urging young people not to miss their chance to stand up for what they believe in - by standing for election onto the Scottish Youth Parliament before the first day of…
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25 August 2023
Road works update for week starting 28 August
A summing up of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for week starting Monday 28 August 2023.
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25 August 2023
Care at Home staff provide “warm, genuine, kind and respectful” services
The “warm, genuine, kind and respectful” support by staff shown to people using the Council’s Care at Home Services and overall leadership have been praised in an inspection report published this…
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25 August 2023
Reminder for Westray folk to respond with recycling views
The Council is reminding folk in Westray to respond to a letter sent in early August seeking comments in relation to options for future recycling services in the island.
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24 August 2023
“Continuous culture of improvement” at Sunnybrae – but work remains around staffing levels
Sunnybrae Housing Support Service continues to benefit from a “culture of continuous improvement” – however staff recruitment and retention remains an issue.
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24 August 2023
Latest Multiply numeracy course opens for applications
Applications are open for the next free numeracy course in Orkney to be delivered by The Learning Link through Multiply – a new programme aimed at transforming the lives of adults by improving…
