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7 August 2020
Update of reopening timeline for Leisure, Libraries and Culture facilities.
Orkney Islands Council has pushed back the reopening of some leisure facilities following the recent changes in guidance from the Scottish Government.
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3 August 2020
Ferry company appeals for funding lifeline - August 2020
The Board of Orkney Ferries has made a direct appeal to the Scottish Government for emergency funding to offset the damaging impact on the company of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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3 August 2020
Orkney schools will reopen fully in August
Schools in Orkney will reopen in full during August following the Scottish Government announcement last week.
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31 July 2020
Reopening of Grass Pitches
Orkney Islands Council is delighted to confirm that from Monday 3 August grass pitches will be reopened for bookings.
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31 July 2020
HWRC update - electrical equipment
From Tuesday 4 August both Hatston and Garson Household Waste Recycling Centres will again be able to accept waste electrical and electronic equipment. This means they now accept;
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31 July 2020
More public toilets to re-open
Public toilets at a number of rural and outer isles sites will re-open next week (from Monday, August 3).
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31 July 2020
Road works start next week
Orkney Islands Council are advising of three areas of roadworks that Roads Services are intending to carry out next week.
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28 July 2020
By-election – prospective candidates encouraged to stand
Orkney Islands Council is encouraging people interested in serving their community to consider standing in the by-election for the North Isles ward.
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28 July 2020
OIC seeks new Chief Executive
Orkney Islands Council has started the recruitment process for a new permanent Chief Executive.
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27 July 2020
Education Grants open for applications
Orkney Islands Council is advising that applications are now open for assistance towards the cost of supporting young people to continue their studies.
