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8 December 2017
Traffic Controls at the Barriers
Temporary traffic controls are being put in place at Barrier No. 2 today for safety reasons, following significant storm damage yesterday.
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7 December 2017
OLECG advice as storm approaches
The multi-agency Orkney Local Emergency Co-ordinating Group (OLECG) is advising the community to be prepared for severe weather conditions.
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7 December 2017
Norwegian musicians visit schools ahead of Cathedral Christmas events
School pupils across mainland Orkney have been treated to special performances and workshops this week (5 – 8 December) with Norwegian musicians who are in the county ahead of the annual Christmas…
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7 December 2017
Council welcomes Best Value report
An independent review of Orkney Islands Council has been welcomed as constructive and positive by Chief Executive Alistair Buchan.
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6 December 2017
Disruption to recycling and rubbish collections expected due to Storm Caroline
Storm Caroline is likely to bring widespread disruption to Council recycling and refuse collections over coming days.
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1 December 2017
New Scapa Road Closed Next Week
New Scapa Road in Kirkwall will be closed for the whole of next week whilst final utility works are carried out at the site of the new hospital.
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30 November 2017
Access Restrictions at Kirkwall Harbour next week
Access to specific areas around Kirkwall Harbour will be restricted for short periods early next week whilst work on the Council's flood prevention scheme continues.
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30 November 2017
Council House Rent Setting Policy to be Updated
Orkney Islands Council's Housing Service is looking for tenant views on its updated rent setting policy.
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29 November 2017
Wind project update
Orkney Islands Council’s Policy and Resources Committee has agreed that OIC should take forward the further development of a substantial wind energy project.
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27 November 2017
Next round of Culture Fund opens
Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications for its 2018 to 2019 Culture Fund.
