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4 December 2019
Recycling collections update
Orkney Islands Council is starting to have more recycling vehicles available to carry out collections after a number of recent breakdowns.
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3 December 2019
Shaping local care and health services – find out more
An event this week offers the chance to discover how the development of a different approach to providing social care and community health services is progressing in Orkney.
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3 December 2019
Safe space available on Friday before Christmas
Partner agencies in Orkney will be operating a safe space for revellers on so-called ‘Mad Friday’ during the festive period.
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29 November 2019
Kirkwall street works update
Orkney Islands Council is advising that Palace Road and Tankerness Lane in Kirkwall will be open to traffic again from Monday (2 December).
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29 November 2019
Postal and proxy votes update
Voters in Orkney are reminded they still have time to apply for a proxy vote.
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26 November 2019
Christmas trees from Norway arrive
Orkney is getting into the festive spirit with the annual tree lighting season starting this week.
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22 November 2019
Ferries update
The MV Shapinsay will provide ferry services to and from Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre from Monday 25 November.
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22 November 2019
Kirkwall road works – 25 to 27 November
Orkney Islands Council is advising that road maintenance work will be carried out in Kirkwall next week.
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22 November 2019
Stromness festive lighting – 25 November
Orkney Islands Council is advising that festive lighting will be put up in Stromness on Monday 25 November.
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21 November 2019
Chief Executive retires
Alistair Buchan, Orkney Islands Council’s Chief Executive since 1997, has retired on medical grounds.
