News - Christmas
Latest news
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22 November 2024
Which Christmas tree is for me?
It’s that time of year when folks are detangling their fairy lights, getting their Christmas trees down from the loft – or perhaps considering purchasing a live tree.
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18 November 2024
Step into Christmas with Orkney’s tree lighting festivities!
Join communities across Orkney in “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” as we confirm the festive season tree lighting ceremonies for 2024!
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14 November 2024
Reminder to householders of festive recycling changes
Orkney Islands Council is reminding householders there will be reduced kerbside recycling collections over the festive period.
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9 January 2024
Top baby names of 2023 revealed
It's time to take a look back at the new peedie residents who joined us in 2023!
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11 December 2023
Festive arrangements for public bus services
As the festive season approaches, Orkney Islands Council is reminding the public that bus services run differently from 25 December 2023 to 5 January 2024 inclusive.
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7 December 2023
Festive opening hours for Waste Management Sites
Below are changes to the normal opening hours at the Council's Waste Management Sites over the festive period, for commercial customers and householders.
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7 December 2023
Festive period waste and recycling information for householders - mainland Orkney
Orkney Islands Council is reminding householders there are changes to waste and recycling collections over the festive period.
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7 December 2023
Festive Period Commercial Refuse Collections
Commercial refuse collection days over the Christmas and New Year period are listed below.
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6 December 2023
Festive period waste and recycling - Isles
Regular collections will resume on Monday 8 January 2024.
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23 December 2022
Festive opening hours and contacts
The Council Offices reception will be closed to the public from 4.00 pm on Friday 23 December 2022 and will thereafter remain closed until 10.00 am on Wednesday 4 January 2023.
