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17 September 2019
OIC Leader Responds to OFGEM Orkney interconnector announcement
Orkney Islands Council's Leader James Stockan has responded to the news that UK energy regulator OFGEM has conditionally approved SSEN proposals to build a 220MW interconnector linking Orkney with…
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12 September 2019
Powerful message to be driven home at Safe Drive, Stay Alive event
A powerful message will be driven home to local people next week as the Safe Drive, Stay Alive event comes to Orkney.
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11 September 2019
Review of electoral arrangements in Orkney – public consultation
The Local Government Boundary Commission for Scotland has begun a public consultation on proposals for councillor numbers and ward boundaries in the Orkney Islands Council area.
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11 September 2019
Sports leaders meet in Orkney to set the bar high for 2023 Island Games
Setting the bar high for sport across Scotland’s Highlands and Islands will be focus of a special event in Orkney later this month, as work starts in earnest to prepare for the International Island…
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11 September 2019
Sanday School at the heart of the island community
Inspectors from Education Scotland have described Sanday Community School as 'the heart, soul and future' of the island community in a recent inspection report.
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10 September 2019
Gas canisters – safe disposal reminder
Orkney Islands Council is reminding the public about the dangers of incorrectly disposing of gas canisters.
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10 September 2019
Energy survey reminder
Orkney Islands Council is reminding householders they have the chance to take part in a county-wide energy efficiency survey.
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9 September 2019
Orkney to host Arctic event
Scotland's first Arctic Policy Framework will be launched in Orkney, a move welcomed by the Islands Council.
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6 September 2019
Scapa Pathfinder update
An underwater inspection of the pilot vessel Scapa Pathfinder is to be carried out into a possible technical issue.
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6 September 2019
Visual Artists and Craft Makers Awards Scheme now open
A funding scheme for local artists and craftspeople is now open for applications - for the sixth year in a row.
