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19 February 2025
Integration Joint Board appoints two new carer reps
Orkney’s Integration Joint Board has welcomed two new carer representatives with the appointment of Sarah Kennedy and Willie Neish.
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19 February 2025
Action underway as OHAC payments audit raises ‘significant concerns’
Orkney Islands Council is taking action to address concerns over the procedures in place to monitor payments made through Orkney Health & Care.
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19 February 2025
Our Budget Challenge - Survey Results
A significant proportion of those who responded to a recent public consultation have said they’d be in favour of Orkney Islands Council generating more income – through increasing council tax or…
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18 February 2025
Revamped Stronsay play area gets the thumbs up!
Work continues to breathe life into other parks across Orkney
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18 February 2025
Council backs cruise ship levy
As part of a response to an upcoming Scottish Government consultation, Orkney Islands Council has given its backing, in principle, to the introduction of new discretionary powers for local…
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18 February 2025
Daring duo reach for the sky in aid of air ambulance charity!
A daring duo from Stronsay Junior High School are going from the sea to the sky in a bid to raise funds for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA).
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17 February 2025
Council welcomes £300k boost for home energy efficiencies
Orkney Islands Council has welcomed a £300k boost from the Scottish Government, for home energy efficiency works for homeowners, delivered locally by Warmworks on behalf of OIC.
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14 February 2025
Tenth ‘paper costume’ show at KGS helps ‘rustle’ in the Island Games
Third year Art and Design pupils from KGS showcased winning designs on Wednesday (12 Feb 2025), during the tenth annual Paper Costume show - with this year’s theme of course being the Island Games!
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14 February 2025
Roads update for week starting 17 February 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to building works, road works, or events - the for week starting Monday 17 February 2025.
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13 February 2025
Tips to help spot ‘copy cat’ scams
The Council’s Trading Standards team is reminding folk of the ways they can spot ‘copy cat’ scams and help stop them in their tracks.
