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19 March 2021
Building Warrant Fee Information Guide 2021
Following a biennial review, Building Standards will be introducing a refresh of our Building Warrant Fee Information guide from 1 April 2021.
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18 March 2021
Orkney tourism recovery plan secures £300k
A three-year project to restore confidence and resilience in Orkney’s tourism sector, has secured £300,000 from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE).
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18 March 2021
Grant support for small accommodation providers
Orkney Islands Council is advising small accommodation providers of a new Scottish Government Grant they may be eligible for - and highlighting the closing date of this Monday, 22 March.
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17 March 2021
Growth deal signed for Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides will release total investment of £335 million
A £100 million investment in the future economic prosperity of Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides was agreed today, as representatives of the UK and Scottish governments joined the Leaders of…
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16 March 2021
North Ronaldsay pupils enjoy learning links and virtual contact with Burray Primary School!
Orkney’s smallest school reopened recently – and its pupils are enjoying being linked with a Mainland counterpart.
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16 March 2021
New Food Standards will ensure healthier options for school pupils
Letters will be shared with parents and carers in Orkney this week detailing how Orkney Islands Council is working to deliver on the new national Food Standards to ensure all food and drink offered…
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16 March 2021
Hit by spring cleaning bug? Here’s some handy reminders.
Orkney Islands Council is issuing some reminders aimed at helping keep Orkney beautiful, and safe, as spring cleaning fever hits many households across the county – inside and out.
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16 March 2021
Orkney’s ‘ASPIRE’ vision for economic recovery seeks programme manager
A dedicated post to coordinate the ‘ASPIRE’ vision for Orkney’s economic recovery is being advertised this week.
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16 March 2021
OIC take steps to recoup unpaid Council Tax
Orkney Islands Council is appealing for anyone who owes Council Tax for the year 2020/2021 to get in touch so affordable payment arrangements can be put in place.
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16 March 2021
Orkney Opinions signup reminder
Orkney Islands Council is reminding anyone who’s received an invitation to join its Orkney Opinions group to reply if they would like to be involved.
