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22 November 2024
Roads update for week starting 25 November 2024
A summing up of delays and closures on our roads due to works and events - for the week starting 25 November 2024.
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22 November 2024
West Pier in Stronsay Closed
A section of the West Pier in Stronsay – known locally as ‘the fisherman’s pier’ - will be closed from early next week following concerns raised after a recent inspection.
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21 November 2024
‘Growing Together’ family conference inspires new collaborations, says Convener
A family focused conference put together by the Council’s Community Learning, Development and Employability team has helped inspire possible new projects to support children, young people and those…
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21 November 2024
Theatre in Schools Scotland returns to Orkney with award-winning show
An award winning show celebrating disability and diversity has toured four schools in Orkney, in the third year of a Council partnership with Theatre in Schools Scotland - National Theatre of…
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21 November 2024
Polling Station Review Underway
Orkney Islands Council is currently undertaking its statutory review of polling districts and polling places in Orkney.
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20 November 2024
Festive late-night bus services
As the festive season approaches, the OIC Transportation Team and Stagecoach have pulled together a ‘handy guide’ to the late-night bus services available, for anyone out and about over the…
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18 November 2024
Step into Christmas with Orkney’s tree lighting festivities!
Join communities across Orkney in “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” as we confirm the festive season tree lighting ceremonies for 2024!
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18 November 2024
Isles authorities seek bids for visitor levy scheme feasibility contract
Orkney Islands Council, Shetland Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are jointly seeking to commission a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a visitor levy scheme for each of the…
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18 November 2024
Council Playpark Renewal Fund reopens for applications
Round 4 of the Playpark Renewal Fund has opened for applications from communities striving to improve their play parks.
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15 November 2024
KCPB awarded a 2024 King's Award for Voluntary Service
Winning an award from His Majesty the King may seem like a pipe dream for some – but it became a reality for the Kirkwall City Pipe Band (KCPB) this week!
