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7 October 2020
Localised approach to Covid-19 – further talks welcomed
The Leader of Orkney Islands Council has welcomed the opportunity for further engagement with the Scottish Government on the potential for a more localised approach to coronavirus restrictions.
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6 October 2020
“Exemplar” Orkney Dementia Strategy adopted
The “groundbreaking” local delivery of the Orkney Dementia Strategy has moved a step forward with the adoption of the “exemplar” document.
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5 October 2020
Orkney's Community Wind Farm Project - Hoy Planning Application Submitted
A planning application has been submitted by Orkney Islands Council for a six-turbine wind farm development at Wee Fea in Hoy.
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2 October 2020
Kerbside Recycling - 5 October
For the week beginning 5 October, the waste team will be collecting paper and thin card in the kerbside recycling.
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2 October 2020
Heather elected as North Isles Councillor
Voters in the North Isles have elected Heather Woodbridge to represent the ward on Orkney Islands Council.
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2 October 2020
NEC online
We want to remind people aged 60 and over that they can apply for their National Entitlement Card (NEC) online. Existing card holders do not need to reapply. For those who are unable to apply online,…
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2 October 2020
Car Parking Charges Update
Orkney Islands Council reintroduced the first hour free in car parks around the county this week.
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1 October 2020
Orkney Integration Joint Board performance report - highlights and challenges ahead
The fourth Annual Performance Report 2019/2020 for the Orkney Integration Joint Board has outlined significant highlights over the past year, while detailing key challenges and priorities moving…
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29 September 2020
Help at hand for carers
Orkney’s unpaid carers - described as the county’s “unsung heroes” – are being encouraged to access emotional, practical and financial support services available to them.
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25 September 2020
Local Housing Strategy Survey
This week sees the release of the mid-point review consultation of the Local Housing Strategy 2017 – 2022.
