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8 September 2022
WeCook – Fuelling the Future
With the bairns settled back into school after the summer, autumnal weather nipping at our heels, and a cost of living crisis affecting more people than ever before, it’s never been more important to…
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7 September 2022
Talk PANTS! legacy event
Almost 300 carers and professionals in the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland have been trained to communicate important messages to parents and children that will help prevent sexual abuse.
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7 September 2022
Strike action called off
Orkney Islands Council was advised on Friday afternoon (2 September) that strike action involving members of the Unison, Unite and GMB unions had been called off whilst their members consider the…
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7 September 2022
CLLD bids are now open to Orkney community groups
The application form and guidance for bids to the Community Led Local Development (CLLD) grant scheme are open and can be accessed via www.orkney.gov.uk/CLLD
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7 September 2022
Wet weather delays Happy Valley weed works
The weed works at Happy Valley have been further delayed due to wet weather.
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6 September 2022
More added to Hoy on Hoy event
Please note this event has been postponed to honour the national mourning period following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Further updates will be provided in due course.
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2 September 2022
Council outlines waste contingency plans for further strike action
The Council’s waste team has been working hard to minimise disruption to domestic and trade waste customers as a result of the next planned industrial action on 7-10 September.
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2 September 2022
St Magnus Cathedral welcomes first work experience student
A Stronsay Junior High School pupil has had a “divine” experience as St Magnus Cathedral’s first ever work placement student.
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1 September 2022
Significant disruption at Orkney schools and nurseries confirmed if strike action goes ahead
The Council can confirm there will be significant school and nursery closures throughout Orkney if the planned national strike action over pay goes ahead on three days next week – 6, 7 and 8…
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1 September 2022
Remembrance event for Merchant Navy Day
Wreaths will be laid at the Kirk Green War Memorial outside St Magnus Cathedral on Saturday 3 September during a remembrance event to mark Merchant Navy Day.
