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23 September 2021
Reassurances given that COVID cruise protocols are working well
The Council confirmed that there were a small number of positive cases of COVID-19 on board two cruise liners visiting Kirkwall on Monday 20 September.
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23 September 2021
Making Ends Meet survey - is your family getting by?
The Orkney Partnership is asking for the views of families with experience of hardship and disadvantage, through a short survey.
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22 September 2021
Artist and craft makers grant reminder - VACMA
Orkney’s artists and craftmakers are being reminded the Visual Artists and Craft Makers (VACMA) fund is again open to applications.
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22 September 2021
Temporary changes for Graemsay/North Hoy ferry service
Due to operational issues outwith our control, there will be some temporary changes to the Graemsay/North Hoy ferry route from Wednesday 22 September.
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22 September 2021
Isles roadworker recruitment drive gets into gear
How do you fancy being “King of the Road” and playing a vital role within your island community?
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21 September 2021
Westray waste and recycling collections move to Mondays
Orkney Islands Council is advising people in Westray that the collection day for waste and recycling will change to Mondays (from the current Tuesday collections) from the week starting 11 October.
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20 September 2021
Orkney to pilot self-driving vehicles
Orkney is to play an important role in a pilot project exploring the use of autonomous - or self-driving - vehicles (AVs).
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17 September 2021
Your thoughts on Childs and Adolescent Mental Health Services
Local people have said they are keen to see early access to mental health services for the county’s young people, and that these are well resourced.
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17 September 2021
Orkney Islands Council Leader – ‘Common Sense Prevails’ in Scottish Affairs Committee Response
Orkney Islands Council’s Political Leader James Stockan has today (17 September) welcomed the findings of a UK Government inquiry into the current grid charging system.
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16 September 2021
An open letter to parents/carers from Scotland’s National Clinical Director Jason Leitch
We are now well into the new academic year, and I have been delighted to see reports of children and pupils returning filled with enthusiasm and optimism for the year ahead. I hope that is reflective…
