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14 September 2017
Stromness Research Campus Tender Documents Available
Tender documents for the construction of a multi-million pound research and innovation campus in Stromness are to be published this week.
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12 September 2017
October Launch for ActiveIslands Scheme
Folk living on Orkney's inner and outer isles are set to benefit from a new membership option under Orkney's ActiveLife scheme.
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11 September 2017
New recognition for youth awards milestones
Orkney Islands Council has teamed up with the Pickaquoy Centre and Stromness Swimming Pool to reward young people completing accredited awards through youth work in the county, including Dynamic…
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11 September 2017
Take care on wet roads
Orkney Islands Council’s Head of Infrastructure and Strategic Projects, Darren Richrdson, has reminded motorists to drive carefully following this morning’s heavy rainfall.
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8 September 2017
Increased Tourist Numbers on the Development and Infrastructure Agenda Next Week
Orkney Islands Council’s Development and Infrastructure Committee will this week (Tuesday 12 September) consider a report on the continued growth of the tourism industry in the county.
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6 September 2017
Deadline for community council nominations extended
The deadline for nominations from people wanting to stand for their local Community Council has been extended until 5pm on Monday 18 September.
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4 September 2017
Fiona forges ahead with art and craft makers award
Local artists and craft makers can hear from a Stromness-based metalworker, Fiona Sanderson, about how a scheme run by the Council has helped boost her skills, at a workshop this week.
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4 September 2017
Shapinsay recycling disruption
Orkney Islands Council is advising Shapinsay residents that due to technical issues the recycling collection scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday 5 September) will be carried out the following day instead…
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4 September 2017
Dedicated Halls Volunteers to Come Together for Annual Event
The dedicated volunteers who run Orkney’s halls and community centres will come together this week for the annual Halls Event.
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1 September 2017
Orkney Harbours Website Revamped
The Orkney Harbours website has been refreshed with a brand new look.
