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23 March 2017
Beware Bogus Council Tax Rebates
The Council’s Trading Standards Service is advising the public of bogus calls being received by local households, claiming residents are due a rebate of their Council Tax.
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21 March 2017
Hope Pupils lend a hand
Pupils at the Hope School have been lending a hand to the local MacMillan charity.
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20 March 2017
Families from Syria welcomed to Orkney
Two families from war-torn Syria are starting to build a new life in Orkney.
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17 March 2017
Report highlights Weeping Window benefit for Orkney
Around 9,000 people visited Kirkwall last year specifically to see the Weeping Window display at St Magnus Cathedral, according to a recent report.
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16 March 2017
Stromness Academy pupils getting Ready to Vote
Pupils at Stromness Academy are gearing up for the forthcoming local council elections by taking part in a series of activities as part of the national ‘Ready to Vote’ campaign.
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16 March 2017
Look out for your polling card from this week
Polling cards will be arriving through Orkney letterboxes over the next couple of days for all those eligible to vote at the forthcoming local council elections on May 4.
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16 March 2017
Council publishes draft aquaculture plan for consultation
Draft planning guidance for aquaculture activity in the county is being published by Orkney Islands Council this week for public consultation.
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14 March 2017
Have your say on sustainable energy strategy
Local people are being asked for their opinions on priorities for achieving a more sustainable future for Orkney’s energy supply, as part of a consultation being run by Orkney Islands Council.
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14 March 2017
Orkney Opinions signup reminder
Orkney Islands Council is reminding local residents who would like to join Orkney Opinions – but have not yet returned their membership survey - to do so by the end of this week.
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13 March 2017
Doorstep trading reminder for consumers
Following queries from the public the Council’s Trading Standards Service is reminding consumers of their rights when buying goods or services at their doorstep.As any such contract is unsolicited…
