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1 September 2017
Travelling Gallery visits Orkney again
Scotland’s Travelling Gallery, pictured above, returns to Orkney next week (9 September).
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29 August 2017
Road works in central Kirkwall
The Council will be carrying out essential repairs to Albert Street, Bridge Street and Victoria Street, Kirkwall, over the latter part of this week and next week.
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25 August 2017
2017 Community Council Elections Reminder
A further call has gone out for nominations for the 2017 Community Council elections – with a reminder of some of the key projects that Orkney’s community councils have been involved in over the last…
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25 August 2017
Special offer composters sell out in a day
A new Council initiative to help people in Orkney turn food waste into garden compost has proved a great success with a special offer on food and garden waste digesters selling out in less than 24…
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24 August 2017
The green way to compost food and garden waste, special deals on offer
A new initiative will help people in Orkney turn food waste into garden compost.
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23 August 2017
Tenants Day for Council and OHAL householders
Orkney Islands Council and Orkney Housing Association are holding a Tenants Day on Friday 1 September.
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23 August 2017
From beggars to bishops - stories from the Cathedral graveyard
Stroll through centuries of stories buried within the grounds of St Magnus Cathedral, with the help of a new self-guided tour of the graveyard.
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22 August 2017
Welcome for cheaper fares announcement
Orkney Islands Council has welcomed a Scottish Government scheme to significantly reduce ferry fares on routes between the Northern Isles and mainland Scotland.
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18 August 2017
Your vote matters... don’t lose it
Orkney’s electors are being asked to complete their annual Electoral Registration Household Enquiry Form.
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18 August 2017
Work at school hostel
Scaffolding is being put up ahead of work to replace fascia, soffit and barge boards fitted at Papdale Halls of Residence in Kirkwall.
