News - Housing
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8 March 2022
Big hopes for tiny robot targeting hard to insulate homes
A robot capable of spraying foam insulation under floors will be trialled in Orkney on selected homes this month, following a successful funding bid by Orkney Islands Council to undertake it as a…
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7 January 2022
Orkney Matters consultation moves on to virtual community meetings
Following a fantastic response to the Orkney Matters – Your Place, Your Future consultation, it’s time to move on to the next stage of virtual community meetings.
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27 December 2021
A New Home for Christmas - Morgan's Story
Moving into your first home is a rite of passage for us all as we reach adulthood – but it’s one that is not without its challenges and overwhelming moments.
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23 December 2021
Bringing empty homes back into use
Work to try to identify and help bring empty properties back into use across Orkney is picking up pace thanks to a growing network of dedicated Empty Homes Officers.
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14 December 2021
Housing Services latest newsletter is published
A wealth of housing related information has been published in the Council’s Housing Services latest newsletter “Housing News”.
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3 December 2021
Proposed rent increase consultation begins
Letters are being sent to all Orkney Islands Council’s council house tenants seeking views on a proposed rent increase for 2022-2023.
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23 November 2021
Carness Housing Development Welcomes New Tenants
Orkney’s latest social housing development has been officially handed over to the Council by its building contractor – with tenants moving in from this week.
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3 November 2021
Housing Services Report 2020-2021 published
Orkney Islands Council’s Housing Services Annual Report 2020-2021 has been published and details a strong performance across a number of areas.
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27 October 2021
Orkney Matters – Your Place, Your Future
Calling all Orkney residents – do you want to be involved in shaping your community’s future?
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25 October 2021
Plea for registered landlords with suitable properties for Afghan families to come forward
The Council is appealing for registered private landlords who hold family accommodation which would be suitable for Afghan families, to come forward.
