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24 June 2024
Postal Voters Reminder on Return of Votes
Postal voters for the forthcoming General Election are being reminded of a key change to the process for returning their vote.
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21 June 2024
Memories of a much-loved teacher will continue to flourish in school memorial garden
A memorial garden at Papdale Primary School is being created in memory of a much-loved teacher, colleague and friend, Mrs Irene Drever.
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21 June 2024
Roads update for week starting 24 June 2024
A summing up of closures and delays due to road works, events or cruise visits - for the week starting Monday 24 June 2024.
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20 June 2024
Vape and e-cig recycling bins introduced at Orkney’s HWRCs
The Council has introduced specific recycling bins for vapes and e-cigarettes at our three Household Waste and Recycling Centres – Hatston, Garson and Bossack.
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20 June 2024
Sunday openings for Shore Street ferries office
The Orkney Ferries Shore Street office will be open on Sundays from 23 June 2024.
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20 June 2024
Firth and Stenness Community Council needs you
The call is out for community members in Firth and Stenness to help champion their local area by coming on board the Community Council at a meeting next month.
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20 June 2024
A reminder to stay safe while enjoying Orkney’s coastlines, beaches and lochs
It’s Drowning Prevention Week (DPW) from 15-22 June and with the summer holidays nearly upon us, it’s timely for us to remind folk of some of the key messaging around water safety.
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19 June 2024
Orkney Islands Council launches recruitment incentive schemes
Orkney Islands Council has launched two recruitment incentive schemes to encourage more people to join its social care workforce.
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19 June 2024
OIC P&R Committee Supports Orkney 2025 Financial Ask
An additional direct funding award of £400k for the Orkney 2025 Island Games has been recommended by Orkney Islands Council's Policy and Resources Committee.
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18 June 2024
Olympic and Parish Cup events ignited at day care centres
Great sporting events are for all ages as was witnessed recently when two Council-run day centres teamed up to compete in their annual Parish and Olympic Cup events.
