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6 August 2021
Covid guidance reminder for staff and pupils returning to the classroom
The Council is reminding school staff and pupils of Covid-19 measures still in place to try and keep everyone safe as they return to the classroom this month.
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5 August 2021
Young people in Orkney take part in memorable learning experiences thanks to Orkney’s Outdoor Education and Community Learning and Development
From archery to raft building, climbing to bushcraft, orienteering to crabbing – more than 860 children and young people in Orkney have been participating in the Orkney Outdoor Education’s new and…
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4 August 2021
Building Standards Division - Consultations
There are currently three Building Standards Division consultations open on the Scottish Government website which may be of interest to stakeholders of the Scottish Building Standards system.
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3 August 2021
Life is a beach…on Kirkwall’s Broad Street!
Never mind the circus coming to town – Kirkwall BID is bringing the beach to Broad Street!
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3 August 2021
Surface dressing update – Wednesday 4 August
Our roads crews are planning to continue surface dressing work in in South Ronaldsay on Wednesday 4 August.
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3 August 2021
Further restrictions lifted at waste and recycling centres
The Council’s waste team is delighted to announce a significant step forward in a “return to normality” at the county’s waste and recycling centres.
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2 August 2021
Gambling policy review underway
Orkney Islands Council is currently reviewing its ‘Statement of Gambling Policy’ which sets out how applications for gaming and gambling machines and premises are considered locally.
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2 August 2021
Milestone as first cruise ship docks in Orkney since the pandemic
The first cruise ship to arrive in Orkney since early last year docked in Kirkwall last week – and a second arrived at the weekend.
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30 July 2021
Surface dressing update – Monday 2 August
Surface dressing is planned for Monday 2 August on the road that runs through Herston in South Ronaldsay.
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30 July 2021
OIC community pandemic response shortlisted in national awards
The community resilience pandemic response work by a small team at Orkney Islands Council has been recognised at a national level.
