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21 January 2019
Work at Shapinsay slip starting soon
Work to improve the marshalling and parking areas next to the Shapinsay Slip in Kirkwall is due to start next week.
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21 January 2019
OIC makes urgent call for fair ferries funding
Orkney Islands Council is calling on the Scottish Government to honour a commitment to provide fully fair funding for the county’s inter-island ferry service.
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16 January 2019
Town centre work getting underway
A temporary one-way system is in place ready for street improvement works to begin in Kirkwall.
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15 January 2019
Stromness road closures next week
Roads in central Stromness will be closed for periods of time next week to enable Orkney Islands Council to carry out flagstone repairs.
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15 January 2019
Round two for Visual Artists and Craft Makers fund
A funding scheme for local artists and craftspeople has reopened for a second round of applications.
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11 January 2019
Funding bids invited
A trust fund is inviting applications for support towards educational projects that benefit people in Orkney.
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9 January 2019
Christmas tree collection reminder
A Christmas tree collection service for households on the Orkney mainland within 30mph areas will take place in early February.
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9 January 2019
Amended Wind Farm Plans Presented in Hoy
Amended plans for a potential Council-owned wind farm in Hoy have been presented to the local community this week.
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9 January 2019
Community Transport grant reminder
A grant scheme run by Orkney Islands Council aimed at helping community groups tackle isolation and improve connectivity through transport closes for applications on 1 February.
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8 January 2019
New community learning guide 2019
The New Year community learning guide is now available.
