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17 March 2022
OIC welcomes delay on removal of facemask legislation
The Council has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement this week that face masks will still be required to be worn on public transport and most indoor public settings until at least early…
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16 March 2022
Ferry Road roundabout - Phase 2 road works start
The Phase 1 road resurfacing works at Ferry Road roundabout in Stromness have been progressing well.
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15 March 2022
Road works update - 15 March 2022
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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15 March 2022
Orkney declared BVD-free
Cattle farmers in the county are celebrating the news that their herds have been declared free of Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD).
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14 March 2022
Local Government Elections 2022 – Notice of Election and Polling Cards
The lead up to the 2022 Local Government elections picks up pace this week with the publication of a Notice of Election and the arrival of polling cards on doormats.
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14 March 2022
Orkney’s senior students talk lockdown learning and exams
If the past two years has proven anything, it’s how our young students are resilient to change.
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14 March 2022
Thorfinn says goodbye to his long locks while raising nearly £1,500 for charity!
A Firth Primary schoolboy who had 12 inches chopped from his lion-like mane for charity has raised nearly £1,500 - 25 times his original target!
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14 March 2022
Notice of Election
Councillors are to be elected for each of the 6 wards of Orkney Islands Council. The number of councillors to be elected for each ward is as follows:
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14 March 2022
Tree planting event kicks off Platinum Jubilee celebrations
A tree-planting event will be held at Happy Valley on Saturday 26 March as part of this year’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
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14 March 2022
Play your part in planning for our community – complete the census
Orkney Islands Council’s Interim Chief Executive, John Mundell, is urging the community to complete their census accurately to help build a reliable picture of our community’s needs.
