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1 July 2019
Out of hours numbers - for urgent calls
Outside normal office hours (09:00-17:00), please use the following numbers if you need to contact the council urgently.
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1 July 2019
Bringing the community together with music and song
An invitation has been issued for people in Orkney to form a community choir and take part in a special performance at St Magnus Cathedral.
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1 July 2019
Cathedral entrance proposals – chance to share your views
Plans to enhance the main entrance to St Magnus Cathedral are due to go on display this week – with feedback invited from Cathedral users and the wider Orkney community.
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28 June 2019
Business Gateway celebrates 10 years in Orkney
New figures reveal positive economic boost as Business Gateway celebrates 10 years in Orkney.
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27 June 2019
Survey work to establish Barrier Number 1 Surface Issues
Surveys are due to be carried out on the first Barrier next week (week beginning 8 July) to establish whether structural issues deep within the causeway could be causing an uneven road surface.
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27 June 2019
Survey Reminder for Local Parents and Carers
Parents and carers in Orkney are being reminded they have just a few days left to participate in a survey on parental involvement and engagement in education.
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25 June 2019
Explore Kirkwall’s history with new app
An app aimed at encouraging locals and visitors alike to explore one thousand years of the history and heritage of Kirkwall has been launched.
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25 June 2019
Local community help with name for new care home
A name has been chosen for the new care home in Stromness.
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25 June 2019
Live broadcast - technical problems
The Council is unable to provide a live broadcast of this morning’s meeting of the Integration Joint Board.
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24 June 2019
Name chosen for new OIC Marine Services Pilot Vessel
Orkney's new pilot vessel is to be called 'Scapa Pathfinder'.
