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26 August 2019
‘Valuing our Seas’ workshops for marine planning project
An innovative workshop looking at the process of marine planning in Orkney will take place in Kirkwall and Stromness next month.
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25 August 2019
Executive Director recruitment update
Orkney Islands Council is set to appoint a new Executive Director of Education, Leisure and Housing.
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23 August 2019
Building Standards – Inspections (West)
I’m pleased to advise that David Atkinson has recently been appointed Building Standards Inspector covering our West Inspection Area.
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22 August 2019
Interpreting Kirkwall’s past
New interpretation panels and benches have been installed in Kirkwall.
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19 August 2019
Kirkwall THI – next phase announced
The second phase of street improvement works in Kirkwall’s town centre is due to get underway at the beginning of September.
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19 August 2019
Museum project – work starts soon
Work to restore and improve the Scapa Flow Museum is set to begin in September.
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19 August 2019
Don't be an idler - and help cut those fumes
Orkney Islands Council is urging all motorists to switch over to switching off, following concerns raised by the public about fumes from idling vehicles.
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14 August 2019
Cabinet Secretary visit welcomed
Council Leader James Stockan has welcomed the opportunity for discussions today with the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform.
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6 August 2019
Exam results today for Orkney pupils
Pupils across Orkney are today (Tuesday 6 August) receiving their examination results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
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5 August 2019
Cathedral consultation event
The consultation on plans to improve the main entrance at St Magnus Cathedral comes to an end this week.
