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9 January 2023
Further details on cost-of-living financial support scheme to be announced later this month
Following the Full Council decision during December 2022 to launch a financial support scheme to help folk meet the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis, officers are finalising the detail of how…
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9 January 2023
Grant scheme aimed at tackling employability barriers
An exciting opportunity has arisen thanks to the Orkney Local Employability Partnership (OLEP) delivery of a one-off grant scheme aimed at further tackling employability barriers.
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4 January 2023
Free bus travel reminder for under 22s
Orkney Islands Council is reminding households that all young people aged under 22 can travel on public buses for free in Orkney and right across Scotland.
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23 December 2022
Caring doesn't stop at Christmas
Arlene Montgomery, Manager at Crossroads Care Orkney, shares her wish for all unpaid carers this Christmas through an original poem entitled 'Caring doesn't stop at Christmas' - recited in her best…
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23 December 2022
Caring doesn't stop at Christmas - Sarah's story
Every day, thousands of local folk are selflessly helping others with day to day needs. This army of unsung heroes bring cheer and comfort to vulnerable people in our community – and that caring…
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22 December 2022
Council to launch cost-of-living support schemes
Orkney Islands Council is to launch two financial support schemes for local households to help them meet the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis.
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22 December 2022
Most popular baby names of 2022
It’s nearing Christmas, and that can only mean one thing – it’s time to reveal the most popular baby names in Orkney!
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21 December 2022
Scottish Ministers Approve ‘Orkney’s Community Wind Farm Project – Faray’
Orkney Islands Council has been advised by the Scottish Government today (21 December) that they have approved planning permission for a six-turbine Council owned wind farm on Faray in the North…
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20 December 2022
Avoid the unwanted gift of food poisoning this Christmas
It is estimated that there are over one million cases of food poisoning in the UK every year, and without attention to food hygiene, this doesn’t stop during the festive season.
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14 December 2022
Waste teams out despite the conditions
Our waste and recycling teams are out and about today trying to reach as many properties as possible despite the tricky conditions.
