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31 March 2020
New refuse collection day for Hoy
Due to the changes to ferry timetables, refuse collections in Hoy have now been scheduled for Wednesdays, with the first collection being tomorrow – 01 April 2020.
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31 March 2020
Protecting children during the COVID-19 coronavirus public health emergency
Orkney Public Protection Chief Officer’s Group is urging everyone to keep their eyes and ears open for children who may be at risk of harm, abuse or neglect during the COVID-19 coronavirus public…
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27 March 2020
Covid-19 - business discussions underway
Representatives from a broad range of business sectors have begun discussions with Orkney’s newly established Economic and Business Response and Recovery Group on the impact of the coronavirus…
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27 March 2020
Covid-19 - Orkney Coronavirus Community Support Hub
A call centre to provide essential information and support to the most vulnerable people in Orkney has been established which will open formally on Monday.
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27 March 2020
Covid-19 - Appeal for Staff
Are you out of work, recently retired, or can you spare even a couple of hours a week? Orkney Islands Council is looking at ways to staff vital service areas in response to the Covid-19 outbreak and…
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25 March 2020
Covid-19 – public toilets
Public toilets and pier waiting rooms across the Mainland and the isles are being closed as part of Orkney Islands Council’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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25 March 2020
Covid-19 – Revised Bus Timetables
Orkney Islands Council are advising that as of Thursday, 26 March, new revised public bus timetables will come into effect until further notice.
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24 March 2020
Covid-19 - care homes update
Visiting can no longer take place at care homes operated by Orkney Health and Care in response to the strengthening of nationwide measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
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24 March 2020
Covid-19 – Council providing only key services
Orkney Islands Council is now focusing its efforts on the most essential services the local community requires – after the UK and Scottish Governments announced stringent new measures to tackle the…
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24 March 2020
Covid-19 – OLECG meets
Orkney Local Emergency Co-ordination Group (OLECG) met virtually today in response to the latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic - with representatives involved from all key agencies across…
