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26 May 2022
Advice for public after confirmed case of Avian Bird Flu in Holm
The Council’s Animal Welfare team is reiterating national advice for members of the public to not handle dead wild birds, following a confirmed case of Avian Bird Flu in a Skua found in St Mary’s,…
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25 May 2022
“We cannot stop the war, but we are not helpless to deal with the aftermath” – Les Cowan who is hoping to welcome Ukrainian refugees into his home
“With a sense of despair – people have asked ‘what can you do?’. I’m a firm believer that there is always something you can do in almost any difficult situation.”
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23 May 2022
Council support to refugees
The Council can confirm that the first refugees from Ukraine arrived in Orkney this month through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme.
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20 May 2022
Road works update for week starting 23 May
Update on road works already underway or starting next week (week starting 23 May), including on Pickaquoy Road in Kirkwall which will also affect public bus services:
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20 May 2022
Orkney’s Gill and Mark Tennant - opening their home and hearts to refugees
An Orkney couple are opening their home and hearts to Ukrainian refugees.
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20 May 2022
VAO are appealing for folk to volunteer to support refugees coming to Orkney
VAO are keen to hear from others who may be able to assist in various supportive roles or anyone who has specialist skills which could be beneficial to refugees from Ukraine or Afghanistan.
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20 May 2022
Eleven local athletes awarded grants towards travel costs
Eleven local athletes have been awarded with a special grant supported by Orkney Islands Council, sportscotland and Stagecoach to help sportspeople across the Highlands and Islands access competition…
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20 May 2022
Behind the Headlines - Registration of Food Businesses
There's been a lot of questions on social media today about the registration of 'honesty boxes' with our Environmental Health Team - here's a bit of clarification on some of the points being raised.
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20 May 2022
Waste and recycling over Jubilee period
Changes to waste and recycling services over the period celebrating Her Majesty the Queen's Platinum Jubilee:
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20 May 2022
New bins made easy
Orkney Islands Council is making it easier for households to replace their damaged bins, with the introduction of a ‘QR code’ which takes householders straight to an online order form.
