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22 May 2023
Tenant participation pop-up events hailed a success
The recent tenant participation pop-up events in Orkney have been hailed a success by the organisers – Orkney Islands Council (OIC) and Orkney Housing Association Ltd (OHAL).
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22 May 2023
Student Funding open for applications
Orkney Islands Council is advising that applications are now open for assistance towards the cost of supporting young people to continue their studies.
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19 May 2023
Norwegian Constitution Day – in pictures
Orkney’s special friendship with Norway was celebrated on Wednesday (17 May) when the annual Norwegian Constitution Day took place.
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19 May 2023
Short-term lets drop-in information day at the Council
In a bid to support folk further, we are planning a drop-in information day focusing on the short-term lets licensing application process.
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19 May 2023
Shapinsay bairns “inspired” by poet
Waterstones Children’s Laureate (2022-2024), Joseph Coelho, visited Orkney Library & Archive this week - as part of his nationwide ‘Library Marathon’ tour from May to August.
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19 May 2023
Shining a light on fostering
Foster Care Fortnight is the UK’s biggest foster care awareness raising campaign, delivered by leading fostering charity, The Fostering Network.
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19 May 2023
Aurrida House Comfort Fund appeal
Staff at Aurrida House are taking part in a fancy dress sponsored walk/run at the Picky running track on 10 June from 2-4pm.
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19 May 2023
Covid fund for Culture closing soon
Calling community arts and heritage groups! A reminder the Covid Recovery Fund for Culture, provided by Orkney Islands Council, is now open to applications from local arts and heritage…
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18 May 2023
Changes to bus services from Monday 22 May - including X1 service
Bus users are advised there are significant changes to the X1 service (St Margarets Hope – Kirkwall – Stromness) from Monday 22 May.
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18 May 2023
Constituency boundaries consultation underway – proposals will not impact Orkney
Boundaries Scotland has begun a public consultation on provisional proposals for new Scottish Parliament constituency boundaries.
