News - Consultations
Latest news
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20 January 2023
Customer Service feedback heaps praise on staff and leads to improvements in some frontline areas
The work of the Council’s Customer Services Teams in Kirkwall and Stromness has been given a resounding seal of approval by the folk they are there to help, support and assist.
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23 December 2022
Views sought on two key plans for the community
Views are being sought for two draft documents which will help set the course for public services in Orkney for the next five years and beyond.
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29 November 2022
Community priorities sought ahead of Council budget setting
Orkney Islands Council has launched an online survey seeking input from the community on where they want spending and saving prioritised, ahead of the Council’s annual budget setting process which…
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29 November 2022
Feedback and open day on ‘Remembering Together’ community covid project
Community groups and individuals around Orkney are being thanked for their input so far into the national Remembering Together project aimed at creating collaborative memorial projects with…
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28 November 2022
Three Council woodlands to get some TLC before spring
Three wooded areas managed by the Council will be undergoing specialist maintenance works soon to ensure they continue to thrive and are a safe space for people to enjoy.
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25 July 2022
Behind the News - Short Lets Licensing
The Scottish Government passed legislation in March this year requiring all local authorities to put in place arrangements for those renting out rooms or properties on a short let basis – for example…
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19 May 2022
Call for big ideas for Dounby
Residents of Dounby are being urged to submit ideas and visions for development in their community, as part of ongoing work to create a ‘place plan’ to capture future ambitions for the village and…
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14 April 2022
Come along and chat with us about the Orkney Marine Plan
Our Marine Planning team will be visiting Stronsay, Hoy, Sanday and Westray over the next few weeks to discuss the development of the plan.
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10 March 2022
Finstown traffic consultation reminder
The online consultation into potential future options for reducing traffic speeds and improving pedestrian safety in Finstown closes on Monday (21 March) at 9am.
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7 March 2022
Have your say on Finstown traffic concerns and options
The Orkney public will be able to voice their thoughts and concerns about traffic in Finstown when a consultation website opens today (7 March).
