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4 June 2024
Local Development Plan - upcoming drop in meetings
Drop in meetings are being held in Dounby, Kirkwall and St Margaret’s Hope this month as part of the Orkney Local Development Plan review process.
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30 May 2024
Orkney Towns Board formed
The Full Council met this afternoon to formally approve the appointment of Stephen Hagan as Chair of the new Orkney Towns Board.
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29 May 2024
Third and final round of VIP Award finalists announced
A third lineup of staff shortlisted for their outstanding service to the community will progress to the 2023-24 finals of Orkney Islands Council’s VIP Awards.
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29 May 2024
Drive with care as road works season ramps up
Drivers are being urged to allow extra time for journeys and drive with care as Orkney Islands Council’s Roads team gears up for the summer road works season – including the annual surface dressing…
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29 May 2024
One year on - breaking down barriers at the Language Café
The volunteer-run Orkney-Ukraine Language Café celebrated its first-year milestone at the weekend – and those who have benefited from its existence say they are keen for the project to continue.
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29 May 2024
Northern Isles Libraries funding boost for vision project
Orkney and Shetland Libraries are putting aside their friendly rivalry with a joint project to boost services for the visually impaired.
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24 May 2024
Jenna picks up Young Volunteer Award
Orkney Sports Award Young Volunteer of the Year – Jenna Clapham - will go to any length to help fellow swimmers reach their full potential.
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23 May 2024
Dementia Awareness Week invitation
Dementia Awareness Week starts on Monday 27 May, and there is a fantastic array of events on offer - from special cinema screenings and singalongs to a bingo bonanza, there's something for everyone!
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23 May 2024
Norway visit 'special and memorable' says Council Convener
The ties of friendship and shared history between Orkney and Norway were strengthened further this week as representatives from the Council and the Orkney Norway Friendship Association joined their…
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22 May 2024
KGS Pupils Undertake Multi-Generational Visits with St Rognvald’s House
Local school pupils have been given an insight into careers in social care thanks to a partnership initiative between Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) Orkney and St Rognvald’s House in Kirkwall.
