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20 September 2022
One minute’s silence at P&R
Members attending today’s OIC Policy and Resources Committee meeting stood for one minute’s silence in memory of Queen Elizabeth II just after 9.30am before undertaking the business before them.
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20 September 2022
Orkney folk asked to help shape improvements to NEC service
Orkney users of the NEC (National Entitlement Card) who receive Mainland Scotland (and/or Shetland) ferry travel vouchers are being asked to help shape improvements to the service.
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16 September 2022
Road patching and resurfacing works coming up
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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15 September 2022
Cathedral Service for Queen Elizabeth II
A service of reflection and thanks for the life of Queen Elizabeth II will take place at St Magnus Cathedral this Sunday evening led by Reverend Fraser Macnaughton, Minister to St Magnus Cathedral.
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14 September 2022
Road closures coming up in central Kirkwall and Stromness for flagstone repairs
Orkney Islands Council is advising of upcoming road closures in central Kirkwall and Stromness starting next week for flagstone repairs.
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14 September 2022
Waste and recycling revised arrangements for Monday 19 September
A reminder of the revised uplifts for waste and recycling as a result of the national bank holiday for Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral on Monday 19 September.
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13 September 2022
Council arrangements for day of Queen's funeral
All non-essential Council services and Council buildings – including schools and nurseries - will be closed on Monday 19 September for the national bank holiday for Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral.
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12 September 2022
Update on inter isles air service disruptions
An update (as at 16:00 on Monday 12 September) for inter-isles air passengers in Orkney on current service disruptions:
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11 September 2022
Road works and related bus service changes from Monday 12 September
An update of road works and impacts on public bus services for the week starting Monday 12 September:
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9 September 2022
Proclamation Ceremony to be held on Sunday
A local ceremony to proclaim King Charles III will take place outside St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall on Sunday 11 September at 2.00pm.
