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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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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
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.
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1 September 2022
Rousay bairns cook up their own appeal!
The children at Rousay School have a message to any keen cooks out there – “We love our school lunches, they are yummy. Please come and be our cook.”
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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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31 August 2022
UPDATE - Rescheduled bin collections for strike affected areas
In a bid to ease a build-up of domestic waste for those households affected by the national strike action, the waste and recycling teams will be rescheduling collections.
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30 August 2022
Glaitness Primary School Extension Opens
The peedie folk at Glaitness Nursery have been enjoying their new accommodation thanks to a £1.5m Council-funded project.
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30 August 2022
Bus, ferry and Museum changes for 'Hoy on Hoy' event and visit by Sir Chris
The Council is advising of changes to public transport and to Scapa Flow Museum opening times as a result of the ‘Hoy on Hoy’ events on the island on Saturday 17 September.
