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26 April 2024
Sport in Orkney boosted by £1M of investment from sportscotland
A £1million package of investment is set to benefit sport in Orkney. The investment will allow for a significant improvement in a range of Orkney’s sports facilities and provide better opportunities…
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25 April 2024
Second round of supremos headed for VIP Awards finals
A second swathe of staff nominated by colleagues and customers and shortlisted by a panel for their outstanding service to the community will progress to the finals of Orkney Islands Council’s VIP…
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23 April 2024
Inspectors praise “highly effective practice” within Orkney CLD Partnership
"Highly effective practice” within the Orkney Community Learning and Development Partnership has been found by HM Inspectors during a recent progress visit.
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22 April 2024
Farm and croft diversification - growing your opportunities
Are you looking to grow and diversify your farm or croft business in Orkney?
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22 April 2024
KGS Anti-Racism Group reach out to local businesses for support
A group of students from Kirkwall Grammar School are appealing to local businesses for support in the latest chapter of their antiracism campaign.
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19 April 2024
Head Teacher sought for Orkney’s “Queen o’ the Isles”
Orkney’s “Queen o’ the Isles” – Westray – is a very special community and the Council is seeking an equally special person to lead the island’s school.
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19 April 2024
Local Development Plan Process Kicks off in Stromness
An event is being held in Stromness next week which will kickstart the Orkney Local Development Plan review process.
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18 April 2024
Accommodation appeal
Thanks to your help in recent times, we have been able to find private rented homes for a number of key worker posts both for here at the Council and for our colleagues at NHS Orkney.
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18 April 2024
Easter Community Learning programme launched
Do you know how to navigate your way through a map, identify an array of local birds and wildflowers, or how about learning to restore and upholster a piece of furniture?
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18 April 2024
Point of Ness campsite reopens
Following improvement works, the Point of Ness campsite in Stromness has now reopened for the season.
