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20 January 2023
Night bus services - survey reminder
Orkney Islands Council’s transport team is reminding the Orkney public to give their feedback before 30 January on the late night bus services currently being trialled in the county.
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19 January 2023
Delays expected at first barrier from 24-26 January for survey work
Orkney Islands Council is advising the public to expect short delays on the main St Margarets Hope to Kirkwall road next week (A961) as survey work on the first Churchill Barrier takes place.
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19 January 2023
Last chance to feed into 'Remembering Together' covid memorial for Orkney
Two interactive sessions in Kirkwall and Stromness in coming weeks will be the final chance for local people to give their thoughts in person on what form a covid memorial in Orkney should take - as…
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19 January 2023
Food business register refresh continues
Support continues to be provided to businesses in Orkney who offer, sell or provide food to help ensure their details registered with the Council are up to date.
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18 January 2023
Four-day archaeological research event to be held in Orkney
A four-day archaeological research conference is being held in Orkney during March as the final event in the development of Scotland’s Islands Research Framework for Archaeology.
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18 January 2023
Warehouse Buildings opening hours change
The opening hours at the Council’s Warehouse Buildings in Stromness are changing slightly from later this month.
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17 January 2023
Travel Advice Issued Following Amber Weather Warning
Following a meeting of the Orkney Local Emergency Coordination Group strong advice has been issued by the group that only the most essential travel should be undertaken locally over the next 24 hours.
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17 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.
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17 January 2023
College social care course is “changing lives”
A year on and the Orkney College UHI course for people interested in exploring a career in social care has become a popular choice for those looking to make a difference to the lives of others in the…
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16 January 2023
Niall’s volunteering efforts rewarded
Orkney played host to a very special event at the weekend when Niall Allison was presented with an award to mark being named JudoScotland’s Volunteer of the Year 2022.
