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8 November 2021
Closure of two classes extended at Papdale – 8 November update
Due to the ongoing reduction in staffing at Papdale Primary School due to COVID-19, classes P7E and P7M will now be closed up to and including Wednesday.
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8 November 2021
Behind the Headlines – Papdale Primary School COVID situation
We are aware of parental and public concern within the community in regards to the ongoing COVID situation at Papdale Primary School and some unfortunate speculation circulating on social media. We…
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8 November 2021
Islands Approve First three Growth Deal Business Cases
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Orkney and Shetland Islands Councils have taken a significant step forward in joint working on the Islands Growth Deal, which aims to draw down £100m in UK and Scottish…
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8 November 2021
OIC wins community involvement accolade at UK wide awards
Orkney Islands Council was announced winner of the Community Involvement category at the 25th anniversary LGC Awards 2021.
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7 November 2021
Papdale Primary and Nursery COVID-19 update – 7 November 2021
Due to significantly reduced staffing levels and a stretched teaching supply list as a result of COVID-19, there will be a full closure of Papdale Nursery and a partial closure of Papdale Primary…
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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.
