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19 March 2024
One week to go on Stromness and South Isles vote
There's just over one week to go until voters in Stromness and the South Isles head to the polls in a by-election.
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11 March 2024
Postal voting packs for by-election arriving from next week
Postal voting packs for the forthcoming by-election in Stromness and the South Isles will start hitting door mats in the ward from next week (week beginning March 18).
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26 February 2024
Two candidates for Stromness and South Isles by-election
Two candidates have put themselves forward for the vacant seat in the Stromness and South Isles by-election.
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26 February 2024
Notice of Election Agents
I, Oliver David Reid, Returning Officer for the Election of Councillors to Orkney Islands Council, to be held on Thursday 28 March 2024, hereby give Notice that the following names and addresses of…
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20 February 2024
Countdown on for by-election candidates
The countdown is on for any candidates looking to stand in the Stromness and South Isles by electionThe election has been called following the retirement of Councillor James Stockan last…
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8 February 2024
Notice of Election - Stromness South Isles By-Election
A By-Election is to be held for the return of a Councillor for the Stromness and South Isles Ward of Orkney Islands Council.
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8 February 2024
A new Political Leader at Orkney Islands Council and a by-election in Stromness and the South Isles
The arrangements for the election of a new Political Leader at Orkney Islands Council and a by-election in Stromness and the South Isles, and have been announced.
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15 September 2023
UPDATED - Register of Electors Reminders Out - Take Action Now
Reminder forms have been sent to local households this week for folk who are yet to update or verify their details on the electoral register.
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5 September 2023
Nominate individuals or teams for an award and let them know that you think they are VIPs
Orkney Islands Council is calling on members of the local community and visitors to help shine the spotlight on OIC employees or teams who have made a difference.
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23 August 2023
Ballot papers due for South Ronaldsay and Burray Election
A recent rallying call to action by the Council for local folk to step up to form a Community Council in South Ronaldsay and Burray has seen ten willing candidates put their name forward.
