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Evie school opening ceremony
Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP today (Friday 15 June) performed the official opening ceremony at Orkney’s newest school.
15 June 2018
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Bridge Street Closed on Monday.
Kirkwall's Bridge Street will be closed to traffic this Monday (18 June) as Orkney Islands Council carries out some temporary repairs.
15 June 2018
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Feed into public bus services from 2020
The Orkney community is being asked for input into future public bus services for the county, ahead of preparations by Orkney Islands Council for the next contract period.
15 June 2018
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New cardboard recycling skip at Cursiter
A new cardboard recycling container is now in operation at the Council’s household waste and recycling centre (HWRC) at Cursiter Quarry in Firth.
15 June 2018
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Safety work planned for kirkyards
Work on headstones found to be in an unsafe condition is about to begin at kirkyards in Orkney.
14 June 2018
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Surface dressing update - Friday 15 June
Surface dressing will be carried out tomorrow (Friday 15 June) on the A964 Kirkwall-Houton-Stromness road on the stretch from Houton to Clowally.
14 June 2018
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Feedback sought on choice-based lettings system
Orkney Islands Council is asking for views on a possible change to the way its houses are let.
14 June 2018
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Scams awareness - where to find help and advice
June is this year’s Scams Awareness month and the Trading Standards team at Orkney Islands Council is reminding people to be on their guard for scams which can target all age groups.
14 June 2018
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Surface dressing update - Thursday 14 June
Due to the weather conditions forecast for tomorrow, surface dressing work is not expected to take place on Thursday 14 June.
13 June 2018
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Surface dressing update for 13 June
Tomorrow (Wednesday 13 June) will see surface dressing starting on the A964 (main Kirkwall/Stromness to Houton road), from Houton to Nealand Kennels.
12 June 2018
