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6 May 2022
Road works update for week starting Monday 9 May
An update on roadworks underway and starting soon in the county, including road closures on the Pickaquoy Road from Tuesday (10 May):
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5 May 2022
Swan to visit Orkney delivering youth sail training and public trips
Historic sailing vessel the Swan, LK243, is to visit Orkney this month to offer sail training days for young people, and two day trips for the public, one exploring the coasts around Kirkwall and the…
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3 May 2022
Summer Transport Guide
The Council’s Summer Transport Guide will be available for use from Sunday 8 May.
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3 May 2022
Rousay youngsters Bag the Bruck
1st Rousay Rainbows, Brownies and Guides took part in Bag the Bruck recently. The volunteers tidied up around Rousay pier and the Heritage Centre ready for all the visitors due this year. Ten bags of…
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3 May 2022
Working group meets regularly to support refugee arrival
The Council has established a working group to plan for and support the arrival of refugees from Ukraine and Afghanistan into Orkney.
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2 May 2022
Orkney Norway Links Strengthened at Digital Signing
Historical links between Orkney and Norway have been reaffirmed with the digital resigning of the twinning agreement between Orkney and Vestland county.
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2 May 2022
COVID guidance changes for schools and nurseries
Parents, carers and young people are being advised of a number of changes to testing, contact tracing and isolation that comes into effect from Sunday 1 May.
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2 May 2022
Use your vote in Council elections
Orkney residents – including young people aged 16 and above - are being urged to use their vote on Thursday 5 May as the county heads to the polls to elect its new Council for the next five years.
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29 April 2022
International Workers’ Memorial Day Marked at OIC
A private ceremony in the Council Chamber yesterday marked International Workers Memorial Day.
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29 April 2022
OIC Building Standards donation to Peedie Retreat fund
Staff within the Council’s Building Standards department have been playing their part in helping raise some funds towards the creation of The Peedie Retreat – a holiday home for residents affected by…
