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1 September 2023
A career in construction is one of life's best kept secrets, according to Dr Kate Hayes, Curriculum Leader - Construction / Interim Assistant Principal at Orkney College She shares her journey here:
Although there were lots of builders in my family, because I was a girl I think, it wasn't really something anyone suggested as a career. My dad was a customs officer and my mum was a nurse. But I…
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1 August 2023
Royal Mail press release - Royal Mail and Skyports Drone Services launch fully electric drone deliveries in Orkney
Royal Mail and Skyports Drone Services have today announced the launch of the Orkney I-Port operation, a drone delivery project established in partnership with Orkney Islands Council Harbour…
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17 July 2023
Grant scheme opens for communities looking to make a difference
Orkney Islands Council is seeking applications to its Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Grant scheme from this week.
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14 July 2023
Ofgem approves transmission link for Orkney
Orkney’s Community Wind Farm Project has taken a further step forward with energy regulator Ofgem’s approval of a new electricity transmission link.
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27 June 2023
OIC takes 'Engage, explain, educate, enforce’ approach as views sought on enforcement policy
Orkney Islands Council is seeking views on its enforcement policy - which sets out its approach to how it enforces some of the laws it is responsible for - for example in environmental health,…
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27 June 2023
OIC Licensing team support couple to continue dream to run a hostel and campsite
With the support of the OIC’s Licensing team, a longheld dream to run a hostel and campsite business is continuing.
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23 June 2023
Second short-term lets information day at OIC
Following a successful short-term lets licensing information day focusing on the application process, it’s planned to hold another one!
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21 June 2023
Elected members keeping options open on harbours infrastructure
A number of options continue to be explored to ensure that Orkney's economy can receive the best possible benefits from offshore wind activity in the area.
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16 June 2023
Views sought on OIC procurement strategy
Orkney Islands Council is seeking views on its proposed procurement strategy for the next five years.
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14 June 2023
Businesses warned to be alert to new banking telephone scam
The Council’s Trading Standards Team is advising of a banking telephone scam reported to be targeting businesses in particular.
