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24 July 2024
Keeping Orkney’s marine region clean, healthy, safe and productive
Widespread public consultation is due to get underway on 1 August 2024 to guide decision making on coastal and marine developments and activities in Orkney.
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1 July 2024
Hatston slipway with WW2 links to undergo repair works
Repairs are due to be carried out to the Hatston slipway in Kirkwall to ensure its long-term future and continued use by folk in the county.
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26 June 2024
Views sought on play and hang out areas
Views are being sought on the play areas and hang out spaces available in Orkney for children and young people.
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5 April 2024
New airfield terminal building plans for Papay and Stronsay
Plans are on course for Papa Westray to get a new airfield terminal building and car park.
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11 March 2024
Get involved in shaping the Local Development Plan
Orkney Islands Council is encouraging local folk and community groups to keep an eye out for upcoming opportunities to get involved in shaping the Local Development Plan for Orkney.
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23 February 2024
Islands Deal supplier information webinar to be held
A webinar is being held next month to provide information to local suppliers about the the projects and opportunities that are arising across across Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides from the…
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28 November 2023
Maintenance works in much loved woodlands start 4 December
Work starts next week on planned maintenance in three much loved woodlands managed by the Council, and will continue well into the new year.
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5 October 2023
Major disruption to planning systems
The public are being advised that ongoing major disruptions to the IT systems supporting the work of the Council's Development Management and Building Standards teams are currently impacting on…
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7 September 2023
Change to deadlines for submitting planning representations
The Council has simplified the arrangements for representations to planning applications, whether objections, letters of support, or other representations.
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5 September 2023
Nominate individuals or teams for an award and let them know that you think they are VIPs
Orkney Islands Council is calling on members of the local community and visitors to help shine the spotlight on OIC employees or teams who have made a difference.
