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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…
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25 February 2025
15% increase to Council Tax – a budget built around public feedback
Elected members at today’s meeting of Orkney Islands Council’s Policy and Resources Committee have recommended a 15% increase in Council Tax – or £3.95 extra per week at Band D.
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25 February 2025
Blue Badge holders asked for views on Albert and Bridge Street access changes
Do you hold a Blue Badge, or have mobility issues which hinder you getting around – or care for someone who does?
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21 February 2025
Roads update for week starting 24 February 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to building works, road works, or events - the for week starting Monday 24 February 2025.
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20 February 2025
Unanimous Decision to Back Quanterness Wind Farm Project
Elected members at today’s Policy and Resources Committee have unanimously given their backing to plans for the Council to build and operate a six-turbine 28.8MW wind farm at Quanterness in St Ola.
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20 February 2025
Keeping adults in Orkney safe and protected from financial harm
With the number of adult support and protection referrals trebling in Orkney over the past three years, the Council is keen to raise awareness of financial harm affecting older people in the county.
