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9 March 2023
The Orkney Islands Council (Footpath Wellington Street to Pickaquoy Loan, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2023
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of site personnel and footpath / cycle path users while works are…
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8 March 2023
Behind the News - Keep a lid on it - Bin clip FAQs
You may have heard we've recently published details of bin clips you can use, trialled and tested by our crews, to help keep bin lids closed on windy days.
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8 March 2023
KGS Rice Challenge Success
Folk in Orkney have been thanked for their generosity which has seen KGS students complete their 90kg rice challenge in just four days!
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8 March 2023
“Connecting Kinship Carers” event to be held in Orkney
“Connecting Kinship Carers” is this year’s theme for Kinship Care Week, running throughout Scotland from Monday 13 March.
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7 March 2023
10% council tax increase ratified as resolution on 21% funding disparity sought
Orkney Islands Council's decision to increase Council tax in the county by 10% has been ratified at today's meeting of the Full Council - and comes with a vow to push the Scottish Government for a…
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7 March 2023
Five year plan for Council agreed
A strategic plan which will see the Council focus on growing Orkney's economy, strengthening its communities and developing local infrastructure over the next five years, was agreed by Councillors at…
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7 March 2023
Bin clips identified for windy days
The Council would like to thank folk for taking on board the revised guidance for putting their bins out on windy days – it has meant many more bins being emptied than previously.
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7 March 2023
Schools across Orkney to close early – Tuesday 7 March
Due to the ongoing wintry conditions, most schools across Orkney are to close early.
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7 March 2023
Snow causes travel disruption across Orkney
Partner agencies across Orkney – the Police, NHS Orkney and the Council - are appealing for folk to stay home today if at all possible.
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7 March 2023
Hoy on Hoy event - save the date!
Olympian Sir Chris Hoy has confirmed he will visit Orkney in April to officially open the newly refurbished Scapa Flow Museum and celebrate with the community.
