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27 September 2022
Temporary closure of Cursiter Recycling Centre
The Council's recycling centre at Cursiter Quarry in Finstown will be closed on Wednesday 28 September, reopening on Tuesday 4 October to allow for a clean-up operation following illegal dumping of…
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27 September 2022
Fitness through Fun – Westray pupils delighted with Cooke’s play equipment donation
The smiles and squeals of excitement from pupils at Westray Junior High School summed up their delight at the latest donation from Cooke Aquaculture which enabled the purchase of a variety of outdoor…
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27 September 2022
Heading to the tip soon? Winter opening hours start 1 October
Orkney Islands Council is reminding the public that winter opening hours will be in operation from 1 October for all its waste and recycling facilities.
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27 September 2022
Natasha’s Law Reminder
Orkney Islands Council’s Environmental Health Team is reminding all food businesses and producers of the need to make sure they follow food labelling rules.
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26 September 2022
Did You Know? – employability partnership launches drive to raise awareness of employment rights
A new campaign launches this week aiming to raise awareness across the county on employee rights.
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23 September 2022
Nadim Zahawi to Chair First Islands Forum in Orkney
• First Islands Forum in Orkney will help to level up island communities and work together on shared opportunities and challenges• Representatives from island communities in England, Scotland, Wales…
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23 September 2022
£2.8m funding announced for ORIC expansion
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Orkney Islands Council (OIC) have approved a funding package totalling £2.8m towards the second phase of development at Orkney Research and Innovation…
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23 September 2022
Road works update for week starting Monday 26 September
A reminder our roads teams are out and about across the county carrying out the current programme of surfacing and patching work, as detailed below.
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23 September 2022
CAMHS survey on video appointments - reminder
Orkney Health and Care’s mental health service for children and young people is reminding young people and their families to respond to the survey on the use of video consultations.
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22 September 2022
Arcadia Park Opening Ceremony
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Why not come along to Arcadia Park to join in celebrating the official opening of its new art installation this Saturday at 2pm.
