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18 January 2023
Warehouse Buildings opening hours change
The opening hours at the Council’s Warehouse Buildings in Stromness are changing slightly from later this month.
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18 January 2023
Four-day archaeological research event to be held in Orkney
A four-day archaeological research conference is being held in Orkney during March as the final event in the development of Scotland’s Islands Research Framework for Archaeology.
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17 January 2023
Travel Advice Issued Following Amber Weather Warning
Following a meeting of the Orkney Local Emergency Coordination Group strong advice has been issued by the group that only the most essential travel should be undertaken locally over the next 24 hours.
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17 January 2023
Orkney Islands Council achieves Investors in People Award for the first time
Orkney Islands Council has achieved the Investors in People (IIP) (Standard) Award for the first time – part of a drive to improve how the local authority supports and develops its employees.
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16 January 2023
Niall’s volunteering efforts rewarded
Orkney played host to a very special event at the weekend when Niall Allison was presented with an award to mark being named JudoScotland’s Volunteer of the Year 2022.
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16 January 2023
Local Third Sector Organisations receive OIC funding to support individuals struggling with the cost of living
Orkney Islands Council has awarded Voluntary Action Orkney funding to develop a new partnership project aimed at improving access to advice and cash-based support for anybody worrying about money in…
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12 January 2023
Council vessels assist Isle of Mull ferry
The Council tug, Thor of Scapa, and pilot vessel, Scapa Pathfinder, assisted the Caledonian MacBrayne Isle of Mull ferry which had suffered engine troubles on Tuesday, off Orkney.
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12 January 2023
Fostering, Adoption and Adult Placement Service improvements continue
Progress continues to be made on improvements to the Fostering, Adoption and Adult Placement (Continuity Care) Services in Orkney.
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10 January 2023
Make time for a cuppa and a chat this “Brew Monday”
The Council’s St Magnus Café will be hosting the Samaritans of Orkney national annual campaign event known as “Brew Monday” on Monday 16 January.
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9 January 2023
Make your New Year’s resolution to volunteer in sport – the ball’s in your court!
Orkney will play host to the International Island Games in 2025 – the largest event ever to be held in the county – and a major part of its success will be a huge team of volunteers working behind…
