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19 May 2023
Short-term lets drop-in information day at the Council
In a bid to support folk further, we are planning a drop-in information day focusing on the short-term lets licensing application process.
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28 April 2023
Annabel’s Council career story…so far
Annabel Bews joined the Council more than three years ago but never imagined at that point that she would be able to progress in her career without what she thought was an “all important degree”.
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18 April 2023
‘Business case needs to stack up’ for decisions on harbours projects
Improving and adding to the harbour infrastructure in Orkney waters should support substantial economic growth in the county - but the business case for the project must fully stack up for the Orkney…
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23 March 2023
Scottish Government raise awareness of short-term lets licensing
The Scottish Government is raising awareness around the new short-term lets licensing and what hosts need to do as part of the application process.
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22 March 2023
SATE project accolade for low carbon aviation technologies
An innovative programme being run from Kirkwall Airport - which is set to deliver the blueprint for net zero regional aviation in the UK - has picked up a major industry accolade.
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22 March 2023
Contract to build new nursery awarded
Orkney Builders (Contractors) Ltd has been awarded the contract to build the new nursery at Orkney College with a successful bid of £2.65 million.
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13 March 2023
Ebb and Flow hit the road
Orkney Islands Council’s Marine Services and Transportation team have added two compact electric vehicles to their roads fleet.
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3 March 2023
OIC welcomes BID ballot boost
Orkney Islands Council has welcomed the news that Kirkwall businesses have voted in favour of a third, five-year term of the Business Improvement District (BID), Kirkwall BID. The results of the…
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3 March 2023
Ofgem announcement potentially offers ‘green light’ for Orkney’s energy aspirations
Plans for a new electricity transmission link for Orkney have taken a huge step forward this week with industry regulator Ofgem publishing the latest of its minded-to consultations on the…
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16 February 2023
Credit where it’s due! Council’s Trading Standards Team prevent folk losing £120,000 through scams
The Council’s Trading Standards Team may be small in number – but they are packing a mighty punch when it comes to helping the public.
