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23 February 2023
Budget Setting – Explained
When we set our budget we look at four key things – how much do we need to spend on services this year, how much are we getting from the Scottish Government and from non-domestic rates to do that,…
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23 February 2023
Council sets ‘protective’ budget for year ahead
Vital council services in Orkney can only be protected from significant cuts this year by the Council taking more money from its reserves - and by a 10% increase in Council tax. These difficult…
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22 February 2023
OLECG – Efforts underway to restore Stronsay power
The multi-agency Orkney Local Emergency Co-ordinating Group (OLECG) met this morning to discuss the ongoing power outage in StronsayFollowing issues with power infrastructure on Stronsay, including…
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21 February 2023
Community Council Vacancies – Time to Step Up
Public meetings are due to be held across Orkney in the coming months to fill vacant seats on local community councils.
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21 February 2023
Social Security Scotland info sessions about benefits
Social Security Scotland will be hosting information sessions in Stromness and Kirkwall in coming days to raise awareness of their benefits.
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21 February 2023
Orkney’s Parasport Festival returns
Orkney’s Parasport Festival is set to take place again in March after a hugely successful launch last year.
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21 February 2023
School strikes reminder - 28 February and 1 March
Further industrial action by teaching unions is expected to impact Orkney schools next week (Tuesday 28 February and Wednesday 1 March).
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20 February 2023
Exhibition will celebrate the maritime heritage of Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre
An exhibition showcasing the Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre Triptych - a community project which celebrates the maritime heritage of these three islands – is being held on Rousay and Dounby next week…
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20 February 2023
Orkney support for the Turkey/Syria earthquake appeal
Folk in Orkney are well known for their compassion and generosity when it comes to charity at home and away.
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20 February 2023
Togetherall mental health community grows in Orkney
In the past 18 months, 60 people in Orkney have engaged with the online mental health community, Togetherall.
