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19 February 2021
Pickaquoy Road surfacing works in March
Orkney Islands Council is advising it plans to carry out surfacing works on Pickaquoy Road, Kirkwall starting on 9 March 2021.
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19 February 2021
Orkney Leading the Way with Hydrogen Seafarer Training
The very first cohort of seafarers to be trained to work on hydrogen powered vessels have been put through their paces on a new course in Orkney.
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19 February 2021
Discretionary Housing Payments
If you are finding it difficult keeping up with your rent payments, or you need help with one-off rent deposit or removal costs, you may be eligible to apply for a Discretionary Housing Payment.
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19 February 2021
Free online wellbeing courses designed to help isolated young people
Local artists and musicians are among those hosting a series of free online wellbeing sessions to help tackle the feelings of isolation and loneliness being felt by some young people in Orkney.
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18 February 2021
Sport and Leisure facilities update
With level 3 restrictions set to continue in Orkney until at least mid-March, the Sport and Leisure Service are updating customers and staff on the impact this will have on facilities and activities…
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16 February 2021
OLECG praise “phenomenal” community response to the challenging wintry conditions
Members of OLECG – which includes a broad range of organisations such as the emergency and public services, transport providers, the utilities and voluntary sector – added a thanks to the…
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16 February 2021
OLECG supports Scottish Water as extreme temperatures lead to burst water pipes
Orkney Local Emergency Co-ordination Group is supporting Scottish Water’s efforts to trace and repair leaks across water networks on the Orkney Mainland.
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16 February 2021
First Minister confirms phased reopening of schools from 22 February
Nurseries and schools in Orkney will join the rest of Scotland in a planned phased reopening from Monday 22 February.
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16 February 2021
Wave of support for Orkney’s Homecare Service during the wintry blast
Local Coastguard teams, the Police and the public have supported Orkney’s Homecare Service during the worst of the wintry spell making sure home carers could reach their service users whenever…
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15 February 2021
OIC Convener praises winter messaging
The Convener of Orkney Islands Council has praised the incredible reach of social media in aiding the winter messaging to our communities.
