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10 May 2021
Consultation on revised scheme for community councils
Orkney Islands Council is running a public consultation on its revised Scheme for Community Councils.
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7 May 2021
Regional votes announced
The number of votes cast in Orkney for parties and candidates on the Highlands and Islands Regional List has been announced.
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7 May 2021
Liam elected as MSP for Orkney
Voters have elected Liam McArthur to represent Orkney at the Scottish Parliament.
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7 May 2021
Scottish Parliament Election count underway
John W Mundell, Constituency Returning Officer for the Orkney Islands constituency, said: “Voters in Orkney have had the opportunity to vote to elect a Member of the Scottish Parliament and for…
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7 May 2021
Let the count begin
The ballot boxes are pictured arriving at the Pickaquoy Centre in Kirkwall this morning, Friday, ahead of the count for the Scottish Parliament Election.
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5 May 2021
Freedom of Orkney Bestowed on Royal Navy Northern Diving Group
The Freedom of Orkney has today been bestowed on the Royal Navy Northern Diving Group, in recognition of their long association with commemorating those lost in the sinking of HMS Royal Oak and in…
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5 May 2021
Vandals continue to target public toilets
Public toilet facilities in Orkney continue to be targeted by vandals – leading to a warning that further restrictions may be necessary.
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5 May 2021
OIC and Police issue warning as road signs are tampered with
Orkney Islands Council and Kirkwall Police are warning of the potential dangers of the “irresponsible” behaviour which saw around 50 road signs in Kirkwall and the East Mainland being turned and…
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4 May 2021
Council staff ensure hospital patient can vote in the Scottish Parliament election
Every effort is made by Council staff to ensure that everyone who wants to vote can – even if that means hand delivering a replacement postal vote for someone in hospital!
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30 April 2021
Phased re-opening of Bossack under way
With the grass-cutting season upon us, the Council is pleased to announce the phased re-opening of the Bossack Household Waste Recycling Centre on Tuesday 11 May.
