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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
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.
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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
Keep an eye our for active travel survey
Orkney Islands Council is urging local people to help shape and improve active travel options in their community, by taking part in a new survey launched jointly with Sustrans and being directly…
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17 February 2023
Road works update for week starting 20 February 2023
A roundup of works underway or soon to start around Orkney, for the week starting Monday 20 February:
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17 February 2023
Shapinsay wheelie bin reminder - tell us what bins you need
Shapinsay residents are being reminded to advise the Council how many wheelie bins they want delivered to their address, as the Council prepares to roll out wheelie-bin collections in the community…
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17 February 2023
OIC Welcomes Progress on Local Development Plan Guidance as NPF4 Adopted
Orkney Islands Council has welcomed the adoption of the Scottish Government’s National Planning Framework this week.
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16 February 2023
Community ideas sought for Finstown and St Margaret's Hope improvements
St Margaret's Hope and Finstown are cracking places for locals and visitors alike - but are there any changes that could make them even better?
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16 February 2023
Credit where it’s due! Council’s Trading Standards Team prevent folk losing £120,000 through scams
The Council’s Trading Standards Team may be small in number – but they are packing a mighty punch when it comes to helping the public.
