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30 March 2022
Avian flu reminder to all poultry keepers
Poultry keepers in Orkney are being reminded of the national requirement to keep their birds indoors and follow the strict measures in place to limit the spread of Avian flu.
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29 March 2022
Working together to build a stronger future for all
Local construction firm, Orkney Builders, joined forces with pupils at Glaitness Primary School recently to deliver practical, hands-on workshops to bring building and engineering to life for some of…
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29 March 2022
New ticket machines switched on in car parks
New ticket machines have been installed in Council car parks, offering new contactless and ‘chip and pin’ card payment options.
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25 March 2022
George Mackay Brown public art finds home at ‘George’s end of Stromness’
A public artwork celebrating much-loved Orkney writer George Mackay Brown will be installed in his native hometown Stromness, in a community garden dedicated to his remembrance.
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25 March 2022
Council inundated with offers of support for housing Ukrainian refugees
The Council would like to thank everyone in Orkney who has generously offered support to Ukrainian refugees.
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25 March 2022
Church Road Stromness - road work and closures
Church Road in Stromness will be closed from today, Friday 25 March, from the cobbled section down near Victoria street, to Franklin Road, for much needed resurfacing work.
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25 March 2022
Garson & Hatston Recycling Centre closures this weekend
Due to operational reasons;• Garson Recycling Centre will be closed on Saturday 26 March, reopening on Sunday 27 March;• Hatston Recycling Centre will be open on Saturday 26 March and closed on…
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25 March 2022
Road works update - 25 March
Orkney Islands Council is advising of road works underway in the county or due to start shortly, and the impacts on public bus services. Remember, Stagecoach buses can be tracked live on the…
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24 March 2022
COVID closure of schools
North Walls and Eday Schools will remain closed for the rest of this week due to COVID, with the aim of reopening on Monday 28 March.
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24 March 2022
Stromness flagstone repairs and road closure update - as at 24 March
Flagstone repairs on the section of Alfred Street, Stromness from Hellihole to Mayburn Court, have been completed. This section remains closed for curing at the moment and will reopen from Monday 28…
