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27 January 2023
Roadworks update for week starting 30 January 2023
A roundup of works underway or soon to start around Orkney, for the week starting Monday 30 January 2023.
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27 January 2023
Athlete Travel Scheme opens again
Orkney athletes will once again able to apply for funds soon to help support them with travel costs, thanks to an ongoing partnership between sportscotland and the local authorities in Orkney,…
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27 January 2023
Artist and craft maker grant closing soon
Orkney’s visual arts and craft makers community is being reminded the closing date for the current round of VACMA grants is 7 February.
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25 January 2023
OIC cost of living funding scheme for households now open
A Council cost of living crisis funding scheme for eligible households is open for applications from today (Wednesday 25 January).
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25 January 2023
“Getting it right” for the Papdale School family
Papdale Primary School is playing host to a second Wellbeing and Learning Fair next month, building on from the success of the first event in 2022.
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24 January 2023
Council Appoints to Head of Service Role
Orkney Islands Council has appointed a new Head of Service for Neighbourhood Services.
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24 January 2023
Third sector cost-of-living fund open for applications
A Third Sector cost-of-living crisis fund opens for applications from today (Tuesday 24 January) in a bid to help organisations meet rising operational costs being faced now.
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23 January 2023
New Chief Executive welcomed
Orkney Islands Council welcomed Oliver Reid as its new Chief Executive today, Monday 23 January.
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23 January 2023
Planning a Burns night? Use 'Stay Well' advice and let in fresh air to keep bugs at bay
Are you celebrating Burns Night, or arranging an event in honour of Scotland’s national poet - perhaps for the first time since the pandemic?
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20 January 2023
Orkney Islands Council achieves Investors in People Award for the first time
Orkney Islands Council has achieved the Investors in People (IIP) (Standard) Award for the first time – part of a drive to improve how the local authority supports and develops its employees.
