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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.
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13 September 2021
Orkney flood victims share their story and urge others to “flood proof” their homes
Orkney’s Local Heroes Neil and Sarah Taylor have first-hand experience of flooding and are urging others to do all they can to make their homes flood resilient.
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13 September 2021
'Orkney Gateway' World Heritage Site consultation reminder - and new online survey
Local people are being reminded to take a closer look at proposals for the future management of the world-renowned Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site (WHS) - and give their feedback via an…
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13 September 2021
Full School Counselling Service in Orkney moves a step closer
The establishment of a full School Counselling Service in Orkney got the backing of Councillors this week.
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13 September 2021
Test for flood defences planned
The pre-winter deployment of coastal flood protection systems in Kirkwall, St Margaret’s Hope and Holm will be carried out during an exercise next week (16 and 17 September).
