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14 November 2022
Here Comes the SUN!
Whatever the weather next September, Orkney is guaranteed a ray of golden sunshine for at least a few days, as the stunning art and science installation SUN comes to St Magnus Cathedral.
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10 November 2022
High performing Buildings Standards Service gets seal of approval yet again
The high performing Building Standards Service in Orkney has, once again, been reappointed as building standards verifier in Orkney for a further six years.
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10 November 2022
Road works update for week starting 14 November
Drainage survey work is planned to start in central Kirkwall on 14 November, affecting Junction Road, Great Western Road and West Tankerness Lane, with road closures in place during the day all week.…
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10 November 2022
Are you power cut prepared this winter?
Orkney’s Local Emergency Coordination Group (OLECG) is encouraging local householders to take some time now to ensure they’ve got all they need to hand if there are power cuts over the winter months.…
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9 November 2022
You can still put yourself forward to stand as a Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Orkney – but time is running out!
If you are aged 14-25 and would like to know more, please contact the Council’s Community Learning Officer Richard.smith@orkney.gov.uk
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9 November 2022
Orkney Occupational Therapist Sarah Poke joins national “Lift up your Everyday” campaign
Orkney Occupational Therapist Sarah Poke is championing a national online campaign during Occupational Therapy Week (7-13 November) to give an extra helping hand to folk who may need a lift in…
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9 November 2022
2022 Athlete Travel Award Scheme Profile – Angus Robertson
Orkney’s Angus Robertson is one of 11 local athletes benefiting from the sportscotland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS) this year.
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9 November 2022
Athlete Travel Award Scheme Profile – Finlay Scott
Orkney’s Finlay Scott is one of 11 local athletes benefiting from the sportscotland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS) this year.
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9 November 2022
Survey feedback so far reveals “polite, friendly and helpful” frontline Customer Services staff
Have you dealt with our customer services teams lately – whether that be through phone, email, online or face to face? We’d love to hear what you think of the service they provided.
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9 November 2022
Cost-of-living crisis – support and advice offered at upcoming event in Orkney
Practical support and advice will be offered to Council and OHAL tenants struggling with soaring bills at an upcoming event in Orkney.
