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1 July 2025
You’re doing something positive, says community council clerk Colin
Colin McAlpine has worked as a Clerk for Stronsay Community Council for 15 years, ensuring the views and aspirations of his community are conveyed to decision makers including Orkney Islands Council.
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30 June 2025
Council to continue free school meal payments over the summer holidays
The Council’s summer holiday free school meal payments should be arriving in people’s bank accounts this week.
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30 June 2025
Reminder over livestock registration requirements
Agencies with responsibility for animal welfare in Orkney have joined forces to issue a reminder to the local agricultural sector over livestock registration requirements.
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27 June 2025
Roads update for week starting 30 June 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 30 June 2025.
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25 June 2025
Two weeks to go until Orkney 2025 welcomes the world!
The countdown is officially on! In just over two weeks’ time Orkney will host the 20th International Island Games, an event that promises to be a celebration of sport, culture, and community.
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23 June 2025
Product recall – Jolly Ranchers
Our Food Team is urging local businesses and householders to check their stock or ‘sweeties stash’ for certain Jolly Ranchers products.
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23 June 2025
OIC transport team scoops national award
Orkney Islands Council’s Transportation team has been named ‘Local Authority Team of the Year’ at the Scottish Transport Awards.
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23 June 2025
Dive into Summer Fun with Our 2025 Summer Holiday Programme!
If you're on the hunt for something to do during the summer holidays, then look no further than our Sport & Leisure Team's extensive programme of activities for July and August.
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20 June 2025
Council VIP Awards showcase a ‘can-do’ approach to community and colleagues
A shared determination to work closely with colleagues to achieve the best for Orkney shone through at this year’s finals of Orkney Islands Council’s VIP Awards held today (Friday 20 June).
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20 June 2025
Free help to launch your own childminding business
The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) are working in partnership with Orkney Islands Council to launch a free training and support programme aimed at encouraging folk to become new…
