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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.
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5 August 2019
Call for artists to contribute to ‘landscape of tales’ exhibition
Artists’ contributions are currently invited for an upcoming winter exhibition at the Orkney Museum exploring folklore, archaeology and landscape.
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2 August 2019
Look out for your energy survey – and the chance to win a cash prize
An Orkney-wide energy efficiency survey will drop though letter boxes over the weeks ahead.
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31 July 2019
RET funding call for inter-island service
Orkney Islands Council is calling for the Scottish Government to provide funding that would allow cheaper fares on local inter-island ferry routes.
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30 July 2019
Planning applications for met masts lodged
Planning applications have been made to install 'met masts' at two of the sites being considered as part of 'Orkney's Community Wind Farm' project.
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25 July 2019
Red bags survey – reminder from OIC
Householders who currently receive a red bag waste collection are being reminded to return survey forms to the Council.
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24 July 2019
Fire and Smoke Alarms – Factsheet
The Scottish Government have produced a factsheet advising homeowners what they need to know about changes in legislation relating to fire and smoke alarms coming into force in February 2021.
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18 July 2019
Orkney Hydrogen Strategy Out for Consultation
Views are being sought on a strategy for the development of hydrogen projects in the county.
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17 July 2019
Kirkwall named top cruise destination
Orkney has once again topped the table for visitor satisfaction - with Kirkwall named Top Cruise Destination for Western Europe and the United Kingdom.
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16 July 2019
Education grants now open for applications
Orkney Islands Council is advising that applications are now open for assistance towards the cost of supporting young people to continue their studies.
