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2 May 2024
Waste and Recycling update for 6 May public holiday
Orkney Islands Council is advising of waste and recycling arrangements for the upcoming public holiday on Monday 6 May 2024:
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2 May 2024
Input invited on draft vision for Orkney’s just transition to net zero
The Orkney Partnership, the county’s community planning partnership, has released a draft vision for Orkney’s just transition to net zero and is inviting feedback from the Orkney community. The…
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2 May 2024
Help fill a gap at St Andrews School
“Ten out of ten” is what P3’s Kian says about the lunches at St Andrews Primary School!
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1 May 2024
“Hot Fire” staff training ensures lifeline air service to the isles
Everyone involved in the Council’s airfields operation to the Outer North Isles has a vital role to play in ensuring a safe and reliable service for the island communities.
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30 April 2024
Graeme is taking MS in his stride as he attempts ‘50k in May’ fundraiser
“I will do as much as I can, for as long as I can” - the positive attitude held by the Council’s Graeme Mainland who is learning to live and work with a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis.
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30 April 2024
Blackening public toilet reminder
Orkney’s blackening season is in full swing once again.
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30 April 2024
Council supports bid to raise gymnastics bar for Island Games
An ambitious project by the Orkney Gymnastics Club (OGC) to overhaul its equipment to the tune of £156k ahead of the 2025 Islands Games in Orkney has secured the support of the islands Council.
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30 April 2024
Drivers warned to take extra care around young cyclists learning the rules of the road
With primary school bairns out and about on some of Orkney’s roads as part of the Bikeability cycling proficiency scheme, drivers are being reminded to take extra care and to slow down.
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30 April 2024
Advocacy service update
The Council and Advocacy Orkney are pleased to announce the signing of a new agreement to ensure the provision of independent locally based advocacy services for adults from 1 May 2024.
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30 April 2024
Reminder issued on voter ID requirement for General Election
Ahead of the expected UK Parliament general election, Orkney and Shetland residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote by checking they have an accepted form of photo ID.
