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23 February 2023
Council sets ‘protective’ budget for year ahead
Vital council services in Orkney can only be protected from significant cuts this year by the Council taking more money from its reserves - and by a 10% increase in Council tax. These difficult…
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22 February 2023
OLECG – Efforts underway to restore Stronsay power
The multi-agency Orkney Local Emergency Co-ordinating Group (OLECG) met this morning to discuss the ongoing power outage in StronsayFollowing issues with power infrastructure on Stronsay, including…
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21 February 2023
Community Council Vacancies – Time to Step Up
Public meetings are due to be held across Orkney in the coming months to fill vacant seats on local community councils.
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21 February 2023
Social Security Scotland info sessions about benefits
Social Security Scotland will be hosting information sessions in Stromness and Kirkwall in coming days to raise awareness of their benefits.
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21 February 2023
Orkney’s Parasport Festival returns
Orkney’s Parasport Festival is set to take place again in March after a hugely successful launch last year.
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20 February 2023
Togetherall mental health community grows in Orkney
In the past 18 months, 60 people in Orkney have engaged with the online mental health community, Togetherall.
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20 February 2023
Exhibition will celebrate the maritime heritage of Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre
An exhibition showcasing the Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre Triptych - a community project which celebrates the maritime heritage of these three islands – is being held on Rousay and Dounby next week…
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20 February 2023
Keep an eye our for active travel survey
Orkney Islands Council is urging local people to help shape and improve active travel options in their community, by taking part in a new survey launched jointly with Sustrans and being directly…
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16 February 2023
Community ideas sought for Finstown and St Margaret's Hope improvements
St Margaret's Hope and Finstown are cracking places for locals and visitors alike - but are there any changes that could make them even better?
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16 February 2023
Wave of interest in Orkney’s cruise offer
The smooth running of Orkney’s cruise industry is seen as a “beacon of success” by other UK ports who strive to reach the high standards set in the county.
