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29 November 2018
Householders Urged to Make More Use of Civic Amenity Sites Over Christmas Period
Orkney Islands Council is to delay its annual Christmas tree collection dates for properties within the 30mph town speed limits until February.
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28 November 2018
Shapinsay school shortlisted for national sport award
Congratulations to Shapinsay Primary – they’ve made the finals of the Sunday Mail sportscotland Scottish Sport Awards for the School Sport Award category.
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28 November 2018
Spirit of Young People takes flight
Ten young people from Orkney will hop on board a specially chartered flight this week, to join peers from island communities in Shetland and Western Isles at a special Parliamentary Reception hosted…
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28 November 2018
Advent Calendar offers Christmas recycling and reuse tips
Orkney Islands Council is launching a waste and recycling Advent Calendar this year aimed at sharing some fun ideas and tips on how to recycle more for a lower-waste Christmas.
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27 November 2018
Culture Fund reopens for applications
Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications for its Culture Fund which is aimed at supporting cultural activity in Orkney.
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26 November 2018
Countryside access on the agenda at Kirkwall event
Access to the countryside will be under discussion at a conference in Orkney later this week.
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23 November 2018
Council signs deal on new pilot vessel
A deal has now been signed for a new pilot launch for Orkney Islands Council's Marine Services.
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22 November 2018
OIC Looking to Acquire Islands as Significant Development Opportunity
An offer by Orkney Islands Council to purchase the islands of Faray, Holm of Faray and Red Holm has been accepted.
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22 November 2018
Council IT disruption this weekend
Orkney Islands Council is carrying out further repairs this Saturday 24 November to a vital fibre optic link which was damaged on November 5. The work will take place between 10:00 and 16:00 and will…
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20 November 2018
Tree lightings mark start of festive season
Orkney is getting into the festive spirit as the tree lighting season gets underway from this Saturday (24 November).
