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20 April 2020
Orkney Foodbank sees "phenomenal" response
Orkney Foodbank has seen a “phenomenal” response from local folk through increased financial and food donations since Coronavirus started impacting – and last week received a further contribution of…
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20 April 2020
North Isles airfields – no recreational visits during Covid-19
Orkney Islands Council is reminding pilots that recreational flights should not be made to North Isles airfields during the coronavirus crisis.
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20 April 2020
Online Fitness Classes
In these uncertain times keeping fit and healthy is vital for a lot of people in Orkney. Therefore, it’s great that so many of Orkney’s fitness class instructors are hosting virtual classes.
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17 April 2020
Grounds maintenance during the pandemic
Orkney Islands Council has asked contractors to provide a limited grounds maintenance service during the coronavirus outbreak.
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17 April 2020
How to Apply for a Council Tax Reduction and Other Financial Support Contacts.
You can now apply for a council tax reduction online through our new customer services platform, MyOrkney.
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17 April 2020
Barriers survey extended
A survey on options the Council might consider in response to wave over-topping at the second Churchill Barrier is to remain open for the time being.
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16 April 2020
Fund established for isles shopping
A funding mechanism has been established by Orkney Islands Council to support isles residents in buying goods from the isles shops.
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16 April 2020
£5m business support fund established by Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council has established an initial £5m fund to support local businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
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16 April 2020
Evie Nursery Inspection Results
A recent inspection of Evie Primary School’s nursery by the Care Inspectorate has graded the ‘quality of care and support’ and the ‘quality of staffing’ as ‘five - very good’.
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15 April 2020
Covid-19 - further groups identified to receive additional support
A second wave of people identified as most at risk from Covid-19 are to receive essential assistance thanks to a new national helpline, which will work in partnership with the Orkney Coronavirus…
