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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.
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16 July 2021
Contract awarded for initial designs of new nursery at Orkney College
Orkney Islands Council has appointed consultants to work up initial designs for the proposed new nursery on the grounds at Orkney College.
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15 July 2021
Cursiter Recycling Centre – misuse could lead to closures
Orkney Islands Council is reminding users of the Cursiter Household Recycling Centre that the facility is only accepting domestic recyclable material.
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15 July 2021
‘Orkney's Community Wind Farm Project – Faray’ Planning Application Documents Submitted
Planning application documents have been submitted by Orkney Islands Council for a six-turbine wind farm development and associated marine infrastructure on Faray in Orkney’s North Isles.
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14 July 2021
Surface dressing update for Thursday 15 July
Following completion of surface dressing road works at Stove Road in Deerness today crews will move to the following roads in Burray tomorrow, Thursday 15 July:
