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It’s that time of year when wind can cause mischief and disruptions for the county’s bin collections. Here’s some frequently asked questions we get about bin collections during windy weather – and some answers and advice so you can be prepared.

Confidence with Maths is a 10-week programme that is aimed at people aged 19+ who have anxiety around numbers and maths and want to overcome their fears by learning in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment.

Have you heard the tales of the Stoorworm, the dreaded Nucklavee and the Unicorn?

The Council’s Strategic Projects team would like to thank the public for their recent attendance at Orkney Community Wind Farms public engagement sessions.

A summing up of road delays and closures underway or soon to start in the county due to works, events or cruise - for week starting Sunday 8 October 2023.

Orkney Library and Archive has been shortlisted in this year’s Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) awards. The awards recognise the outstanding levels of commitment, creativity and value libraries offer people and the communities they serve.

Councillor Jean Stevenson has been elected by her fellow Councillors to represent Orkney Islands Council as a non-executive director on the board of NHS Orkney.

The public are being advised that ongoing major disruptions to the IT systems supporting the work of the Council's Development Management and Building Standards teams are currently impacting on service delivery.

From the 4^th October to the 15^th November 2023, Development and Marine Planning are consulting with planning stakeholders and members of the public on the consultative draft document.

The Papdale Primary School family have celebrated the opening of their new sensory room.