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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…
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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.
