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20 April 2023
Heartfelt words from Orkney’s temporary social work leaders
“We feel a real sense of community responsibility – these are people who live and work in Orkney, some of them are our family and friends, and we want to make the services as good as they can be for…
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20 April 2023
Benefit information session
Folk in Orkney are being invited along to a Social Security Scotland information session in the Carnegie Room in Orkney Library and Archive on Thursday 27 April 2023 between 1pm-4pm to raise…
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19 April 2023
Tenant feedback sought by OIC and OHAL
The Council and Orkney Housing Association Ltd are keen to discuss tenant participation opportunities with social housing tenants during a number of drop-in sessions in Kirkwall and Stromness.
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18 April 2023
‘Business case needs to stack up’ for decisions on harbours projects
Improving and adding to the harbour infrastructure in Orkney waters should support substantial economic growth in the county - but the business case for the project must fully stack up for the Orkney…
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18 April 2023
OIC Entirely Opposed to Highly Protected Marine Area Proposals
Orkney Islands Council has sent a clear warning to the Scottish Government today, to say that they will be entirely opposed to the introduction of Highly Protected Marine Areas in Scotland’s seas.
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17 April 2023
Swing into summer with a rejuvenated playpark thanks to £400k Council fund
A £400,000 fund has been made available by the Council to assist communities improve their playpark equipment.
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17 April 2023
Freyja of Scapa to be named by young Orkney namesakes!
The Council’s third new tug - Freyja of Scapa – will be officially named by two young Orkney namesakes at a ceremony at Scapa Pier on 15 May.
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17 April 2023
Orkney Carers’ Conference speakers confirmed
The needs of community heroes providing vital and voluntary care for folk will be shared by speakers at the Orkney Carers’ Conference in May.
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14 April 2023
Roadworks roundup from Monday 17 April
We have an update on the roadworks underway or due to start around Orkney from Monday 17 April.
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14 April 2023
Free online gambling awareness event - “Bet you can help!”
Two free online gambling awareness events are to be held for professionals, support groups and criminal justice practitioners in Orkney looking to learn more about gambling related harm.
