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20 December 2021
Orkney to pilot Scotland-wide deposit return scheme
Orkney is due to lead the way on a ground-breaking Scotland-wide recycling scheme next year.
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20 December 2021
Having fun and making a difference – Dounby RotaKids undertakes first project of its kind in Orkney
It’s never too early to start making a difference to the communities we live in, but also further afield.
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20 December 2021
Schools COVID-19 update 20 December
St Andrews Primary School has a total of 27 confirmed PCR cases of COVID-19 as of today, Monday 20 December.
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17 December 2021
Free help to launch your own childminding business
Orkney Islands Council is launching a free training and support programme aimed at encouraging up to ten individuals to become new professional childminders, in a bid to help address childcare…
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17 December 2021
Closing date extended for number of posts with OIC's Early Learning and Childcare team
The closing date for 16 jobs with the Council's Early Learning and Childcare team has been extended to early January - if you love seeing peedie people learn new things and are interested in child…
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17 December 2021
Help us help you says Caring for People group
Local people are being urged to help protect front line services by heeding Scottish Government advice aimed at curbing COVID-19 transmission in the community, including minimising social contacts.
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17 December 2021
Rallying call to help Orkney’s most vulnerable
Orkney Health and Care has issued a rallying call to relatives of users of the Care at Home Service appealing for their help to keep some of Orkney’s most vulnerable folk safe over the festive period.
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17 December 2021
St Andrews Primary School COVID-19 update 17 December
St Andrews Primary School has a total of 20 confirmed PCR cases of COVID-19 and 2 further positive lateral flow tests as of 11am today Friday, 17 December.
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16 December 2021
St Andrews Primary School COVID-19 update 16 December
St Andrews Primary School has 18 confirmed PCR cases of COVID-19 and 2 further positive lateral flow tests as of lunchtime today Thursday, 16 December.
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16 December 2021
The Orkney Islands Council Prohibition of Consumption of Alcohol in Designated Public Places (Kirkwall) 2021
The byelaws referred to above have received confirmation from the Scottish Ministers, and will come into operation on 10 January 2022.
