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9 July 2021
Top bin tips for a smooth collection
Orkney Islands Council is reminding householders of the simple things they can do to help bin collections run smoothly and prolong the life of their bin.
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9 July 2021
Surface dressing update for 12 July
Orkney Islands Council is advising surface dressing road works will be taking place on Monday 12 July at Halley Road in Deerness – between its junctions with Link Road and Braebuster Road. A short…
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8 July 2021
Gillian pays tribute to colleagues as she looks back on 20 years’ service with OIC
Long-serving Council employee – Gillian Morrison - has paid tribute to her colleagues and Elected Members whilst also stating that “the 20 years working for OIC have undoubtedly been the best” in her…
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7 July 2021
Delays on Junction Road - 14 to 16 July
Orkney Islands Council's Road Operations team will be working on Junction Road in Kirkwall early next week, between the roundabout and Gunn’s Close Car Park, to replace a manhole cover.
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7 July 2021
Papdale Park improvements granted planning permission
A planning application for works to transform an area of green space at Papdale into a community park for all ages and abilities has been approved by Orkney Islands Council's Planning committee.
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7 July 2021
Algal blooms in local waters – keep a lookout
Orkney Islands Council is advising people to be on the lookout for blooms of blue-green algae in lochs, burns and other watercourses.
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7 July 2021
Diving Group events ahead of Freedom of Orkney march
The Royal Navy Northern Diving Group will be holding two displays about their Explosive Ordnance Disposal work during their visit to Orkney this week.
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7 July 2021
Tributes paid to two ‘stalwart’ senior officers
Councillors paid tribute to two outgoing Executive Directors at this week’s Full Council meeting.
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6 July 2021
Council approves £300k emergency fund for voluntary sector covid response
Orkney Islands Council has today agreed to establish a £300k fund to provide emergency support to Orkney’s Third Sector as they face considerable financial pressures and surges in demand for their…
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6 July 2021
Council and Crown Estate Scotland join forces for deep-water quay project
Orkney Islands Council and Crown Estate Scotland have signed an agreement to work together in developing a deep-water quay in Scapa Flow.
