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16 June 2021
Family at the centre of Advocacy Orkney publicity appeal for the public to “respect their right to privacy and confidentiality”
The Council is aware of a public petition on social media in reference to the withdrawal of funding from Advocacy Orkney and allegations of a shortfall of care provision in the county in relation to…
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16 June 2021
Connecting Scotland – phase three begins
Organisations in Orkney who assist unemployed young people and adults are being encouraged to apply for digital devices for those they represent through the Scottish Government’s phase three…
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16 June 2021
Orkney families urged to apply for free school meals – which may open up further support grants
Families in Orkney are being encouraged to apply for free school meals and clothing allowances before the end of term – which may open up other pandemic support grants available to them.
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15 June 2021
Surface dressing update for Wednesday 16 June
The Council's roads team will be continuing surface dressing road work on Ortie Road in Sanday tomorrow, Wednesday 16 June.
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15 June 2021
Stromness Primary bairns say shortlisted school cook Karen is already a winner in their eyes – or should that be bellies!
Stromness Primary school cook Karen Bevan is already a winner in the eyes and bellies of some the bairns she feeds on a daily basis – and they are backing her to win a national competition!
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14 June 2021
Registration to open at Willow Tree Nursery soon
Families with young children in Orkney are being invited to register for places at the Willow Tree Nursery in Kirkwall – signalling a major step forward in addressing some of the county’s childcare…
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14 June 2021
Surface dressing update for Tuesday 15 June
Orkney Islands Council is advising surface dressing road works will continue in Sanday tomorrow, Tuesday 15 June.
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14 June 2021
Travel concession reminder
Members of the travelling public in Orkney are being reminded to make sure they are taking advantage of travel concessions available to them.
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14 June 2021
Bus timetable update
Public bus timetables are being made available this summer individually rather than as part of a combined ‘transport guide’.
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11 June 2021
OIC staff going the extra mile through volunteering and charitable work – Pat Robinson
Orkney Islands Council is proud of its workforce – many of whom will be your friends, neighbours or relatives - with over a quarter of Orkney’s working population employed with the local authority.
