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6 February 2025
Danny’s delight at national marine award shortlisting
A deep commitment to sustainable ocean management led to the Council’s Danny Morris being shortlisted for the Ocean and Coastal Futures Bob Earll Award 2025.
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20 January 2025
“Cycling with Anne” offer to boost confidence on Orkney's roads
Do you want to continue cycling over the winter but need a bit of support?
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15 January 2025
Orkney burns through home energy efficiency funds
Orkney Islands Council and the local Warmworks team have been helping make local homes cosier at record pace in recent months, with funding awarded to the county by the Scottish Government all but…
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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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22 October 2024
Taking the heat out of greenhouse gas emissions!
Folk in Orkney are being asked to help shape a Council strategy that will support tackling greenhouse gas emissions from all buildings in the county.
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17 September 2024
Wave of interest in marine planning consultation
The Council’s Marine Planners are delighted with the significant wave of interest shown in the draft Orkney Regional Marine Plan and Finfish Farming Spatial Guidance consultations.
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18 July 2024
Cleaning up the problem of dumped mattresses in Orkney
A new project launching in Orkney soon aims to put to bed the problem of mattresses being dumped before their time – benefitting both the environment and local people’s wallets. The project - a…
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20 June 2024
Vape and e-cig recycling bins introduced at Orkney’s HWRCs
The Council has introduced specific recycling bins for vapes and e-cigarettes at our three Household Waste and Recycling Centres – Hatston, Garson and Bossack.
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26 April 2024
International Workers’ Memorial Day
Sunday (28 April) is International Workers' Memorial Day and this year’s theme is #IWMD24/The Climate Crisis and Workers’ Health.
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25 March 2024
Warmworks to continue home energy efficiency improvements for fifth year
Orkney Islands Council has extended its partnership with Warmworks for a fifth year, helping local households to benefit from a Scottish Government scheme supporting improvements in home energy…
