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13 August 2018
Body-worn cameras on trial
Car park attendants in Orkney are trialling the use of personal video cameras as a safety measure.
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10 August 2018
Orkney to welcome Royal Town Planning Institute President
The UK President of the Royal Town Planning Institute is to visit Orkney next week to see for himself the award-winning regeneration work carried out in Stromness.
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8 August 2018
Orkney Islands Council Secures Funding for Low-Carbon Travel Project
Orkney Islands Council has today (August 8) welcomed the news that they have secured £670,000 from the European Regional Development Fund for a low carbon travel project in Stromness.
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7 August 2018
Help on offer when private water supplies run dry
The Council is advising households with private water supplies that help is available if these run dry.
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7 August 2018
Exam results out today for Orkney pupils
Pupils across Orkney are today (Tuesday 7 August) receiving their examination results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
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3 August 2018
Visual Artists and Craft Makers fund reopens
A scheme aimed at helping local artists and crafts people take their creative development and ideas to the next level is open again for applications, following renewed backing from Creative Scotland.
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2 August 2018
Take it all the way
Orkney Islands Council is asking Orkney households to take it all the way when it comes to putting their bins out.
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2 August 2018
Views sought on kitchen hire charging
The Council is seeking feedback on plans to charge for the use of community school kitchens for a number of events.
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31 July 2018
Waste not, want not at the Shows
Orkney Islands Council’s waste and recycling team will be at the Dounby and County shows this year with tips and advice for tackling waste.
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25 July 2018
Westray refuse collection update
The Council is reminding people in Westray that the refuse collection postponed on Tuesday will be taking place tomorrow (Thursday 26 July) instead.
