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Parents and pupils asked for views on mobile phone use in schools and education settings
Parents, pupils, and staff working in the Council’s schools and nurseries will be asked for their views about mobile phone use in education settings during a wide-ranging consultation.
18 June 2025
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Community minded folk needed for clerk roles in seven areas
Seven community councils in Orkney are seeking community minded folk to help them clerk meetings and keep communication running smoothly.
17 June 2025
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Council agrees enhanced package for foster carers to kick start recruitment drive
Orkney Islands Council has given its backing to a raft of new measures to better support foster carers to allow them to best meet the needs of children in their care.
15 June 2025
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Thinking about fostering – “go for it”, say the Walker family!
“You can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone” - is an ethos the Walker family in Orkney live by, and which saw them become foster carers to children and young people in the county.
15 June 2025
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Join the Smiddybrae family for 20th birthday fun this Saturday!
The Orkney public is warmly invited to help celebrate twenty years since the opening of Smiddybrae House care home in Dounby, at a special event on Saturday 14 June.
12 June 2025
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Roads update for week starting 16 June 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 16 June 2025.
12 June 2025
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One Month to Go: Orkney Set to Celebrate Sport and Culture at the International Island Games 2025
With just weeks to go, Orkney is putting the final touches to an unforgettable Island Games - where thrilling international sport meets vibrant island heritage, music, food, and community spirit.
A special tartan has been designed to commemorate the Games.
12 June 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Bridge Street, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while materials and equipment are delivered to 18 Bridge Street, Kirkwall.
12 June 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Additional Roadworks No 2) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of site personnel and road users while general carriageway repairs and maintenance are carried out.
12 June 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Islands Games) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 16A of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during the Island Games.
12 June 2025