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7 March 2025
OIC winter treatment contracts
Whilst helping the community in times of need – such as significant snowfall – the Council also want to make sure those helping are properly recompensed.
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6 March 2025
Broad Street closed this Sunday for routine high level surveys of Kirkwall Town Hall
Routine survey work is due to take place on the Kirkwall Town Hall this Sunday 9 March - weather permitting.
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6 March 2025
Roads update for week starting 10 March 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 10 March 2025.
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5 March 2025
Seeking 'Games’ inspired art for Stromness street display
Local folk are being urged to share Orkney’s creativity during the Island Games - by submitting art, sculpture, photos, or words for displays in windows ‘doon the street’ in Stromness.
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3 March 2025
OIC Accelerates Action this International Women’s Day
In the leadup to this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March, OIC is highlighting how it works to prevent gender inequalities for employees and the wider community.
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3 March 2025
Council embarks on Equally Safe at Work accreditation
Orkney Islands Council has joined the national ‘Equally Safe at Work’ scheme in a drive to ensure all its employees have equal access to career progression and can enjoy a workplace free of…
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28 February 2025
Roads update for week starting 3 March 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works, building and utilities works and events - for the week starting Monday 3 March 2025.
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28 February 2025
Licence holders – on your marks for Orkney 2025
Alcohol licence holders in Orkney are being urged to get applications in as soon as possible if they are intending to extend their opening hours during the period of the Orkney Island Games in July.
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27 February 2025
Real Bread Week at Orkney's Schools - Try Your Hand at the Recipes
A big plate of mince and tatties - and some freshly baked bannock - what could be better?
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27 February 2025
A retrospective by Robin Bownass opens Saturday 8 March at The Orkney Museum
Saturday 8 March sees the opening of a new exhibition at the Orkney Museum by local artist Robin Bownass. ‘A Life in Drawing and Painting’ is a retrospective by the artist who says his influences are…
