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15 September 2021
Eight local athletes awarded grants towards travel costs
Eight local athletes have been awarded with a special grant supported by sportscotland to help sportspeople in regional and rural Scotland access competitive and training opportunities.
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15 September 2021
Minute's silence for former Vice Convener George Stevenson
Orkney Islands Councillors observed a minute’s silence at today’s Special General Meeting in memory of George Stevenson, one of Orkney Islands Council’s first Councillors, who passed away in August.
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15 September 2021
Council agrees funding for new roadway in Bignold Park
Orkney Islands Council resolved today to fund the full cost of constructing a roadway in Bignold Park to enable year-round use by the community.
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15 September 2021
Council to start gradual return to public meetings
Orkney Islands Council is set to start holding some of its meetings in public again from 1 October, following consideration of the issue at today’s Special General meeting.
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15 September 2021
Council to seek assurance on national care service proposals
Orkney Islands Council will be writing to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care seeking confirmation that a full island communities impact assessment will be undertaken with regards to…
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15 September 2021
Longhope Lifeboat Museum upgrading plans move a step closer with £100k Community Development Fund grant
Extensive upgrading work plans for the Longhope Lifeboat Museum moved a step closer this week after Councillors agreed to provide a grant of up to £100,000 towards the project costs from the…
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15 September 2021
Riding of the Marches returns in 2021
After the disappointment of cancelled events in 2020 due to the pandemic, many turned out at the Kirk Green on Sunday 12 September to witness the return of the historic and ceremonial Riding of the…
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15 September 2021
COVID-19 – an open letter from Executive Director of Education, Leisure and Housing, James Wylie, to parents/carers of all children and young people in Orkney’s schools
Dear parents and carers,
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14 September 2021
Flagstone repairs throughout Kirkwall start on 20 September
Flagstone repairs are due to be carried out throughout Kirkwall for a period of around six weeks starting Monday 20 September.
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14 September 2021
Doors Open Day at Orkney Museum this Saturday
This Saturday 18 September is Doors Open Day at the Orkney Museum.
