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18 December 2023
Statement on Care Inspectorate Report on Sheltered Housing Service
The Care Inspectiate carried out an inspection of our Sheltered Housing Service in October, across the two sites of Lambaness in Kirkwall and Raes Close in Stromness.
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18 December 2023
Boil notice continues for Stronsay
Scottish Water teams are working to restore normal service to customers in Stronsay, after a ‘boil notice’ was issued on Sunday afternoon.
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17 December 2023
Stronsay - Boil Water Notice
Notice from Scottish Water
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15 December 2023
Volunteer group formed to look at future of Tomb of the Eagles
A volunteer group formed at a public meeting this week(13 December 2023) will be taking forward further discussions and exploring feasibility work on the future of the Tomb of the Eagles site in…
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4 December 2023
Pre-startup business events to visit every area in Orkney
Local would-be entrepreneurs in Orkney are being asked to register their interest for special workshop events in their area, aimed at helping potential businesses in their pre-start phase.
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4 December 2023
Public meeting called in South Ronaldsay on future of Tomb of the Eagles
A public meeting has been called, inviting the local community in South Ronaldsay and the surrounding area to come along and discuss options for the Tomb of the Eagles.
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28 November 2023
Funding bids invited for educational projects
Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications to its trust fund for support towards educational projects that benefit people in Orkney.
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28 November 2023
Maintenance works in much loved woodlands start 4 December
Work starts next week on planned maintenance in three much loved woodlands managed by the Council, and will continue well into the new year.
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28 November 2023
Tree Lighting Festivities Underway
Kirkwall’s Christmas tree – a gift from Norway - will be lit up this Saturday (December 2) as part of a series of outdoor tree lighting ceremonies kickstarting the festive season
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24 November 2023
Contribution and dedication of Papay airfield stalwart celebrated
Orkney Islands Council has marked a momentous occasion as Papay community stalwart, Neil Rendall, hangs up his airfield attendant high-vis for the last time after 50 years safely guiding flights in…
