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19 March 2021
Lockdown anniversary “National Day of Reflection” will be marked in Orkney
Folk in Orkney are being encouraged to take a moment to pause and reflect on 23 March – the 1st anniversary of the first UK lockdown.
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19 March 2021
Look up your bin schedule online
Orkney Islands Council is trialling a new search tool which can help people quickly look up their waste and recycling schedule for coming weeks.
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19 March 2021
Work starts inside the cathedral entrance
Work has started on the replacement vestibule inside the entrance to St Magnus Cathedral.
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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.
