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6 November 2021
Flood defences to be deployed in St Margarets Hope
Due to a combination of high tides and strong westerly winds, Orkney Islands Council will be deploying the flood defences in St Margaret’s Hope today (Saturday 6 November).
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6 November 2021
COVID update Papdale Primary School - Friday 5 November
The number of positive COVID-19 cases amongst children and staff attending Papdale Primary School has risen to 27 (25 pupils and 2 staff) as of Friday 5 November.
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5 November 2021
Stromness P2s wish you all a happy bonfire night!
There's been some virtual fireworks at Stromness Primary this week.
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5 November 2021
“Groundbreaking” new partnership approach to research
The Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) has launched a novel partnership with Orkney, Shetland and Western Isles Councils and the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), focussed on…
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5 November 2021
Our Roads team is winter ready - here is what you can do
Winter is just around the corner, but Orkney Islands Council’s roads team has already been at work preparing for the challenges cold and icy weather can bring for the county’s road network.
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5 November 2021
Council to send clear message on Scottish Government National Care Service consultation
Orkney councillors have agreed a response to the National Care Service consultation, including the need to work closely with the Scottish Government to ensure the best social care outcomes for Orkney…
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5 November 2021
Flagstone repairs update - Stromness road closures
Work on John Streets covering the section from below the Surgery access to above E. Flett’s Butcher shop should be completed today (5 November) and will be curing over the weekend. The closure will…
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5 November 2021
Stay informed on Barrier conditions
With winter on our doorstep, Orkney Islands Council is reminding residents that this time of year can see high winds and big swell out to see which can combine to create difficult driving conditions…
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4 November 2021
COVID update Papdale Primary School – Thursday 4 November
The number of positive PCR COVID-19 cases amongst children and staff attending Papdale Primary School has risen to 21 (19 children and 2 staff) as of early afternoon on Thursday 4 November.
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4 November 2021
Papdale Primary School update
NHS Orkney and the Council can confirm that the number of positive PCR COVID-19 cases amongst children attending Papdale Primary School has risen from five on Tuesday to 12 as of lunchtime on…
