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23 September 2026
New Council Loan Scheme Aims to Bring Empty Homes Back Into Use for Orkney's Essential Workers
Property owners across Orkney are being encouraged to find out about a new loan scheme designed to help bring long-term empty homes back into use and increase the supply of housing for essential workers.
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15 September 2026
Orkney Islands Council pays tribute to Dounby Primary School Head Teacher Islean Gibson
It is with great sadness that Orkney Islands Council announces the death of Islean Gibson, Head Teacher of Dounby Primary School.
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15 September 2026
Statement on North Ronaldsay cable
We are disappointed to learn that the installation of the new electricity cable between North Ronaldsay and Sanday has been delayed until Spring 2027.
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11 September 2026
Council Leader welcomes first child
We are pleased to announce that Council Leader Heather Woodbridge will be starting a short period of maternity leave today.
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2 September 2026
Remembrance event for Merchant Navy Day in Orkney
To mark Merchant Navy Day, a short service and wreath laying ceremony is being held at the Kirk Green War Memorial outside St Magnus Cathedral on Thursday 3 September 2026.
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1 September 2026
Condolence Book for King Harald V of Norway in St Magnus Cathedral
Orkney Islands Council has opened a book of condolences in memory of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, who died on 28 August 2026 at the age of 89.
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28 August 2026
Orkney Islands Council pays tribute to King Harald V of Norway
Orkney Islands Council is paying tribute to King Harald V of Norway, who died today at the age of 89.
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21 August 2026
Orkney Islands Council launches new Facebook page for job vacancies
People interested in working for Orkney Islands Council will soon have a new, dedicated place to find the latest vacancies and recruitment information.
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14 August 2026
Boost for Orkney households as energy efficiency funding announced
More people in Orkney could benefit from warmer homes and lower bills, thanks to a new pot of funding from the Scottish Government.
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12 August 2026
Council strengthens commitment to gender equality through Equally Safe at Work programme
Orkney Islands Council is committed to advancing gender equality in the workplace, and we are proud to be participating in the Equally Safe at Work accreditation programme.
