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9 July 2025
OIC welcomes £1.75m for home energy efficiency works in 2025-26
Orkney Islands Council has welcomed £1.75m from the Scottish Government’s Heat and Energy Efficient Scotland scheme for 2025-26, to help even more homes across the county make improvements to their…
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8 July 2025
Carers Conference 2025
We want to make it as useful and enjoyable as possible for all our carers. Please help us do just that by taking five minutes to complete our survey.
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7 July 2025
Be on the lookout for Games related scams
OIC’s Trading Standards team is warning the public to be wary of scammers offering live streaming services and merchandise for the Orkney 2025 International Island Games. Folks are also urged to be…
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7 July 2025
Contract Awarded for Phase 2 of Ferry Replacement Programme and Orkney Harbours Masterplan
A contract for Phase 2 of Orkney Islands Council’s Ferry Replacement Programme and Orkney Harbours Masterplan has been awarded to firm Arch Henderson, in partnership with Leadship Design and…
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7 July 2025
Electric bin lorry trial to continue to October
An ongoing trial of an electric refuse collection vehicle (eRCV) by Orkney Islands Council is set to continue into October this year.
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7 July 2025
Consumers Urged to Return Recalled Orgenism Capsules Due to Salmonella Risk
Consumers are being urged to check their cabinets for Orgenism Eggshell Membrane Capsules sold on Amazon
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4 July 2025
'A playful take on islandness’ shines through in Council public arts showcase
A cultural feast of public art supported by Orkney Islands Council awaits locals and visitors alike during the 2025 Orkney International Island Games.
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4 July 2025
Roads update for week starting 7 July 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 7 July 2025.
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1 July 2025
Changes to public bus and ferry services for Island Games
Orkney Islands Council Transportation Service is advising of changes and suspensions to public bus and ferry services during the Orkney 2025 International Island Games (12 to 18 July inclusive).
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1 July 2025
Island Games service changes
The below is a summary of changes to the Council's usual services during the 2025 Orkney International Island Games period (12 to 18 July 2025).
