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20 March 2023
There’s no business like snow business! OIC trials gritter tracker system
The Council has been trialling a new gritter tracker system that could give folk in Orkney an extra tool to help them plan their journey in wintry conditions.
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20 March 2023
Orkney Youth Conference takes place in Kirkwall
The Orkney Youth Conference, organised by the Council’s Youth Services team, has brought together young people from across Orkney to take part in workshops and hear from keynote speakers on a range…
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19 March 2023
It's not too late to tell us your Orkney Travel Matters
Over 500 folk have had their say on travel habits in Orkney – and the feedback has been exceptional.
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17 March 2023
What is The Armed Forces Covenant?
An Armed Forces Community Covenant is a voluntary statement of mutual support between a civilian community and its local Armed Forces Community.
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17 March 2023
Road works update for week starting 20 March 2023
Work to construct a small section of footway at the junction of Carness Road and Craigiefield Road will start on Monday 20 March and is programmed to take around three weeks to complete. Traffic will…
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16 March 2023
Ferry vouchers for concessionary travellers – national scheme review
Are you entitled to free ferry travel through the Older and Disabled or 16-18 year old national concessionary schemes?
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16 March 2023
Covid Recovery Fund for Culture open for applications
The Covid Recovery Fund for Culture, provided by Orkney Islands Council, is now open to applications from local arts and heritage organisations.
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15 March 2023
Young carers urged to apply for Young Carer Grant
Marking Young Carer’s Action Day, teenage carers in Orkney are being urged to check if they are eligible for a payment worth nearly £360 annually.
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15 March 2023
Shapinsay wheelie bin reminder - alternate weekly waste and refuse collections start 22 March
Shapinsay residents are reminded wheelie bin collections start next Wednesday, 22 March.
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14 March 2023
Orkney Library selected for pioneering ‘Lend and Mend Hub’ project
We have been asked to share that the Orkney Library & Archive has been selected as one of the first in Scotland to host a ‘Lend and Mend Hub’, as part of a trailblazing pilot project helping to…
