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19 May 2020
Phased restart soon for recycling collections
Recycling collections are set to begin again on a phased basis for households in Orkney Mainland, Burray and South Ronaldsay – and will take place weekly over the next four weeks.
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19 May 2020
Information on Mental Health Support
Orkney Health and Care, in partnership with public and voluntary-sector agencies from throughout Orkney, have produced a leaflet that provides details of where you can find help and support with your…
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15 May 2020
Internet disruption update
A problem affecting Orkney Islands Council’s internet connections has been resolved.
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15 May 2020
“Business as usual” for many OIC staff
As we make our way into nearly two months of lockdown, we are confident there is light at the end of the tunnel - we are all making inroads and helping to flatten the curve.
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15 May 2020
Resilience Groups address local issues
Orkney Islands Council relies on its partnership working with Community Councils and this has never been so important as during the current challenging times.
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14 May 2020
ATC centralisation – Council calls for pause until full assessment is undertaken
Orkney Islands Council is calling for a halt to moves by Highland and Islands Airports Limited to press ahead with plans to centralise air traffic control operations – at least until a full Islands…
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14 May 2020
Internet disruption affects OIC
Orkney Islands Council is experiencing disruption to two of its main internet connections.
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14 May 2020
Revised arrangements for Hoy pre-application consultation
Revised arrangements have been put in place by Orkney Islands Council for consulting with the public on proposed plans for a wind farm development in Hoy.
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14 May 2020
Private Water Supplies - Handy Tips
With low water levels reported elsewhere in Scotland, Orkney Islands Council is offering some handy tips to people in the county with private water supplies – in case they experience similar problems…
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12 May 2020
OLECG update - 12 May 2020
Key agencies working to support the Orkney community during the coronavirus pandemic met virtually again today.
