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4 February 2021
OIC continues to lobby Governments on the digital divide disrupting daily life in Orkney
Orkney Islands Council is continuing to lobby both the UK and Scottish Governments for improved access to telecommunication networks, as the digital divide continues to disadvantage many in Orkney.
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3 February 2021
Lockdown Letters – young people asked to express themselves
Young people in Orkney are being asked to share their thoughts on how lockdown has affected them personally in a new initiative called “Lockdown Letters”.
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1 February 2021
Covid-19 – islands fund now open
Funding is now available from a new Scottish Government support scheme for eligible islands-based businesses.
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1 February 2021
Passenger walkway update
Engineering and construction work are now complete at the Stromness Terminal Passenger Walkway.
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1 February 2021
Trust outline plans to give “treasured” play area a new lease of life
Plans to rejuvenate a “treasured” play area in Longhope moved a step forward last week.
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29 January 2021
Plea for young folk to help shape future island life
An exciting opportunity has arisen for young people in Orkney to contribute to a national challenge which could help to shape what future island life might be like for them.
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29 January 2021
VACMA grant deadline approaching
Orkney’s visual arts and craft makers community is being reminded the closing date for the current rounds of VACMA grants is 2 February.
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29 January 2021
Ancient and historic Orkney narratives explored in new exhibition
A new exhibition of paintings will open at the Orkney Museum on Tuesday 9 February. 'Echoes of Orkney' is a series of paintings by local artist Tom Nugent celebrating all aspects of Orkney.
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29 January 2021
Ministerial praise for Orkney school meals success
Orkney Islands Council’s achievement in winning a prestigious award for school meals during a pandemic should encourage other local authorities to follow our example, according to the Scottish…
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28 January 2021
Welcome for ferries funding announcement
Orkney Islands Council Leader James Stockan has welcomed the announcement of a substantial increase in Scottish Government funding for inter-island ferry services in the Northern Isles.
