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22 July 2021
Overnight disruption to EV charging points 26-27 July
Electric vehicle (EV) owners are reminded that charge points across Scotland will be unavailable overnight between 10pm on Monday 26 July and 5am on Tuesday 27 July while the ChargePlace Scotland…
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21 July 2021
Surface dressing update for 22 July 2021
Following completion of surface dressing road works on Airafea Road in Stronsay today, crews will be heading to Holland Road in Stronsay tomorrow, Thursday 22 July. This is a dead end minor road.
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20 July 2021
“Superstar” students showcase their sporting successes and special deeds - Megan Flynn
Schools are out, summer is in – and it’s proving to be a time for some of our young students to shine in sporting events and special deeds!
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20 July 2021
Wise Water Use and water scarcity advice for Private Water Supplies
With the current dry weather and advice from Scottish Water encouraging wise water use by the public, Orkney Islands Council is reminding owners of private Water Supplies (PWS) to take similar steps…
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20 July 2021
Cruise to resume
The Scottish Government has moved all of Scotland into level zero – meaning domestic cruise at Scottish ports and harbours, including Orkney, can resume.
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20 July 2021
Low Income Pandemic Payments to roll out to Orkney households
Around 1400 low income families in Orkney will receive a £130 cash boost in August, as Orkney Islands Council delivers the Scottish Government’s Low Income Pandemic Payment.
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19 July 2021
Surface dressing update for 20 July
Following completion of surface dressing road works on Odiness Road in Stronsay today, crews will move to two roads in the parish tomorrow, 20 July:
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19 July 2021
Disability Sport Week offers packed calendar – and chance to get involved with inclusive aims
Orkney Islands Council’s Sport and Leisure team working in partnership with Scottish Disability Sport are running a Disability Sport Week from 31 July - 6 August, jam packed with games and activities…
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16 July 2021
Community Benefit Schemes – Spotlight on Birsay
Birsay Community Council is very much looking to the long term when it comes to the benefits it receives from local renewable energy projects - both in terms of the projects they use the fund for and…
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16 July 2021
Surface dressing update – Monday July 19
Surface dressing work is due to take place in Stronsay next week.
