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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.
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30 July 2021
Flood risk areas – share your views
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is asking the public and businesses to share their views on shaping flood risk actions and objectives for Orkney and other high-risk areas of…
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29 July 2021
Go online to explore Orkney’s historic cathedral
Did you know you can take a virtual tour of St Magnus Cathedral?
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29 July 2021
Surface dressing update – Friday 30 July
Our roads crews are planning to carry out surface dressing in South Ronaldsay on Friday 30 July.
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29 July 2021
Procurement consultation underway
A consultation begins today on the latest version of the Council’s Sustainable Procurement Policy.
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28 July 2021
Surface dressing update – Thursday 29 July
Our roads crews are hoping to complete surface dressing in St Margaret’s Hope on Thursday 29 July – weather permitting.
