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Pension Fund Sub-committee Meetings - 2021.
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- Harbour Authority Sub-committee - 24 August 2021
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Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board - 2021.
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- Local Government Election - 5 May 2022
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Information about the Scottish Parliament Election - 6 May 2021.
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- Ward 1 - Kirkwall East
- Ward 1 - Kirkwall East. Scottish Local Government Elections Results - 4 May 2017
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- Ward 2 - Kirkwall West and Orphir. Scottish Local Government Elections Results - 4 May 2017
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- Ward 4 - West Mainland. Scottish Local Government Elections Results - 4 May 2017.
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- Ward 5 - East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray. Scottish Local Government Elections Results - 4 May 2017.
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- Ward 6 - North Isles. Scottish Local Government Elections Results - 4 May 2017.
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Information about Orkney Islands Council's Emergency Planning.
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Information on all finance services provided by Orkney Islands Council.
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These web pages contain information on the Council's Statement of Accounts, Revenue Estimates and Financial Regulations.
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- Statement of Accounts
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The Pensions Section administers the pension arrangements for all employees of Orkney Islands Council.
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- Community Conversations
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- Polling Districts and Places Consultation
- Polling Districts and Places Consultation.
- Orkney's Community Wind Farm Project
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An overview of Orkney's Community Wind Farm project, including links to additional information.
- Location-specific community benefit fund
- A consultation on the location-specific community benefit scheme for Orkney's Community Wind Farm Project - the page includes a consultation guide and a link to an online survey
- Scheme for Orkney Community Councils 2021
- Scheme for Orkney Community Councils 2021 - consultation.
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Reporting on the performance of Orkney Islands Council Services.
- Annual Performance Reports
- The Annual Performance Report is structured around Council priorities, and uses various measures to show how well the Council performed.
- Council Strategic Planning Framework
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- Strategic and Service Level Plans
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Orkney Islands Council Strategic and Service Level Plans.
- The Orkney Community Plan Incorporating the Local Outcomes Improvement Plan
- Orkney Community Planning Partnership’s long-term vision and medium-term plan for a better Orkney.
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- Orkney Islands Council’s key priorities and targets.
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Reports on the OIC's progress with its strategic and service plans.
- Local Outcomes Improvement Plan
- Orkney Partnership’s Local Outcomes Improvement Plan.
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Service plan monitoring reports.
- SPM to 30 September 2021
- Service plan monitoring reports 6 months to 30 September 2021.
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- Service plan monitoring reports 6 months to 31 March 2021.
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- The service plan performance monitoring reports for six months ending 30 September 2020.
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Public Performance within Particular Council Areas.
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Our Future
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Dates and details of Council Meetings.
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Information about Orkney Islands Councils long term plans.
- Corporate Strategic Plan 2018 - 2023
- Information on the Corporate Strategic Plan 2018 - 2023.
- Fleet and Plant Asset Management Plan
- Information on the Fleet and Plant Asset Management Plan.
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Details of the organisational structure of Orkney Islands Council.
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Details of OIC's Equality and Diversity Strategy, schemes and policies.
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Information about Human Resources for Orkney Islands Council.
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We provide advice, information and professional support to managers and employees on all employment related matters.
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- High quality service provision is at the heart of our organisation. A motivated, highly skilled, committed and flexible workforce is key to achieving this.
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Useful information for people considering working for Orkney Islands Council.
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- Anti-Fraud Policy
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- British Sign Language Local Plan 2018-2024
- Information on the British Sign Language Local Plan for 2018-2024.
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- Health and Safety Policy
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- Race Equality Scheme
- Information on the Race Equality Scheme.
- Records Management
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Contact details for Orkney Islands Council.
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Freedom of Information.
- Guide to Information and Publication Scheme
- Orkney Islands Council Guide to Information and Publication Scheme.
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- Emergency contact details for Orkney Islands Council services.
- OIC Updates
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This page features links and contact details to help you access urgent and important information about changes to Council services.
- OIC Facebook guide
- Find out how OIC uses Facebook as part of wider public communications.
- OIC Twitter guide
- Find out what you can expect from Orkney Islands Council's Twitter page.
- Social media policy
- The Council's Social Media Policy.
- Covid-19 Hub
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Information for the public, businesses, Council Staff and the Third Sector about Coronavirus.
- Information for council staff
- Coronavirus (Covid-19): information and advice for staff.
- Covid-19 - Latest news
- All of the latest news regarding Coronavirus (Covid-19)
- Community Renewal Fund
- UK Community Renewal Fund Invitation to Submit Project Bids
- Our Services
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The Service Directory lists all services provided by Orkney Islands Council.
- Business and Trade
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Information and support relating to Business and Trade within Orkney.
- Business Gateway
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Details about support for new and existing businesses in Orkney.
- Business Gateway Workshops
- Information on Business Gateway Workshops in Orkney.
- Business Development
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Access to information and assistance for local businesses, including information on Economic Development Grant schemes.
- Business Development Support
- Information on Business Expansion Support - grants of up to 30% of eligible capital expenditure up to a maximum grant of £55,000 towards projects in eligible sectors.
- Business Start-Up Support
- Information on start-up support for businesses.
- Industrial Premises and Sites
- Information on Industrial Premises and sites.
- Marketing Support
- Information and support - Orkney Marketing - jointly financed by OIC and HIE.
- Renewables
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Information on renewables in Orkney.
- Sustainable Energy Strategy for Orkney
- Information on a Sustainable energy strategy in Orkney.
- EMEC
- Information on the wave and tidal regime in Orkney.
- National Lobbying
- Information on the Council's actions to promote Orkney as a centre for renewables.
- Property Development
- Information on Property Development within Orkney.
- H2 in Orkney – The Hydrogen Islands
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Generating Hydrogen in Orkney has the potential to turn challenge into opportunity.
- BIG HIT
- Building Innovative Green Hydrogen Systems in Isolated Territory.
- Business Directory
- The Orkney Business Directory contains a comprehensive list of businesses, with information about access for people with disabilities.
- Community Development
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Information on Community Development in Orkney.
- Archaeological Fund
- Information on the Archaeological projects in Orkney.
- Rural Shop Improvement Scheme
- Information on the Rural Shop Improvement Scheme.
- Orkney Economy
- Information on the latest data of Orkney's Economy.
- Property
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Information about property available for lease, for sale, our property asset management plan and asset transfer requests and the community empowerment legislation.
- Community Asset Transfer Requests
- Information about Community Asset Transfer Requests.
- Properties for Sale
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Information on property for sale in Orkney.
- 15-17 Victoria Street, Kirkwall
- 15-17 Victoria Street, Kirkwall
- 28 Junction Road, Kirkwall
- For Sale - 28 Junction Road, Kirkwall.
- Watersfield - Self Build Serviced Housing Plots
- Watersfield, Kirkwall - Self Serviced Build Plots, Reference: 40/0448.
- Properties for Lease
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Information on property offered for lease by the Orkney Islands Council.
- 6 Broad Street
- Property for lease - 6 Broad Street, Kirkwall.
- Business Rates
- Information on Business Rates in Orkney.
- Procurement
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Information on Procurement within Orkney.
- Procurement Strategy 2019 to 2021
- Orkney Islands Council's Procurement Strategy for 2019 to 2021.
- Contracts Register
- Live contracts currently in place for Orkney Islands Council and Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority.
- Contract Standing Orders
- Details of Orkney Islands Council's Contract Standing Orders.
- How to do Business With OIC
- A detailed guide to doing business with the Council, including tendering procedures.
- Sustainable Procurement
- Sustainable Procurement Policy 2013 - 2015.
- Standard Terms and Conditions of Contracts
- Orkney Islands Council's Standard Terms and Conditions of Contracts for goods and services.
- Tenders and Contracts
- Details for construction and civil engineering contractors about applying for works projects with Orkney Islands Council.
- Consultation on Draft Procurement Strategy 2019 to 2021
- Information on the Consultation on Draft Procurement Strategy 2019 to 2021.
- Tourism Development
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Information on Tourism Development in Orkney.
- Events and Festivals
- Information on local events and Festivals in Orkney.
- Island Tourism Brochure
- Information on a Brochure for Tourism in Orkney.
- 2012-2013 Visitor Survey
- 2012-2013 Visitor Survey.
- Business Improvement District - BIDs
- Find out information about the Kirkwall Business Improvement District (BIDs).
- Health and Safety
- Community Learning and Development
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Information about Community Learning and Development in Orkney.
- Adult Learning
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Information about adult learning opportunities, including link to Community Learning Classes, available in Orkney.
- The Learning Link
- Information about the Learning Link and adult education classes in Orkney.
- Community Learning Classes
- Community Learning classes and courses available in Orkney.
- Employability Support
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Information, advice and referrals for anyone seeking employment, education or training.
- Kickstart
- The Kickstart Scheme.
- Orkney Employability Partnership
- Information on the Orkney Employability Partnership.
- Parental Support
- Information about Parental Employability Support.
- Recruitment Incentive
- Information about the Orkney Employer Recruitment Incentive.
- Redundancy Support (PACE)
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Information about Redundancy Support (PACE).
- PACE
- Partnership Action for Continuing Employment (PACE).
- Young Person's Guarantee
- Information about The Young Person's Guarantee.
- Youth Services
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Information about youth work in Orkney.
- Dynamic Youth Awards
- Information on the Dynamic Youth Awards - peer assessed awards recognising the contributions and achievements of young people in the 10 to 14 age group.
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Information on the Duke of Edinburgh Award - giving all young people the chance to develop skills for work and life.
- Youth Achievement Awards
- Information about the Youth Achievement Awards.
- Education and Learning
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Information and Services for Education and Learning.
- Early Learning and Childcare
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Information on services relating to early learning and childcare in Orkney.
- Eligible Two Year Olds
- Eligible Two Year ...
- Forms
- Early Learning and Childcare Forms - including childminder registration.
- Settings and Childminders
- Childminders, Nursery and Pre-School settings in Orkney.
- Schools
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Information on all of the primary, secondary and junior high schools located within Orkney.
- Curriculum for Excellence
- Information about the implementation of Curriculum for Excellence in Orkney.
- Links for Teachers, Pupils and Parents
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Links to useful websites for teachers, pupils and parents.
- Featured Links
- Information on featured links relating to education for use by teachers, pupils and parents.
- Schools FAQs
- Frequently asked questions related to schools and education.
- School Contacts
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- School Catering
- Information on school catering services.
- School Enrolments
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Information on school enrolment in Orkney.
- School Catchment Areas
- Information on catchment areas for primary schools and their associated secondary schools.
- School Placing Requests
- Information about placing requests for Orkney schools.
- School Transport
- General information about school transport in Orkney - including the Code of Conduct for Bus Users.
- Term, Holiday and Closure Dates
- Details of the school calendar.
- Parental Involvement
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Information about Education and Leisure Services Parental Involvement, including contact details.
- Parental Involvement Act
- Information about the Parental Involvement Act 2006.
- OIC Resources for Parents and Parent Councils
- OIC resources for parents and parents councils.
- Young Enterprise Scotland
- Information on the Young Enterprise Scotland initiative.
- School Crossing Patrols
- Information about School Crossing Patrol Officers.
- School Emergency Closures
- Information on school emergency closures.
- Home Education
- Information for parents/carers who may wish to consider home education.
- Instrumental Music Service
- Information on the Orkney Schools Instrumental Music Service.
- Grants, EMAs and Bursaries
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Information about student grants, EMAs and bursaries.
- EMAs
- Education Maintenance Allowances (EMAs) - Financial support for young people.
- Bursaries
- Further Education (FE) Bursaries are provided by the Council for students studying non-advanced courses in or outwith Orkney.
- School Meals and Clothing Allowances
- Information about allowances for school meals and clothing.
- Pupil Support
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Information on pupil support.
- Education is for All
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Information from the Education is for All Handbook.
- Visions Values and Definitions
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Information about visions, values and definitions from the Education is for All handbook.
- Additional Support Needs In Education
- Information about additional support needs in education.
- Getting It Right
- Information about the Getting it Right initiative.
- Partnership with Parents and Young People
- Information about partnerships with parents and young people.
- Quality Assurance and Development Planning
- Information about quality assurance and development planning in schools in Orkney.
- People and Teams
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Information about the people and teams involved in education.
- Sharing Information
- Information about partnerships within education.
- The Educational Psychology Service
- Information about the Educational Psychology Service.
- Meeting Learning Needs
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Information about meeting learning needs.
- Coordinated Support Plans
- Information on Coordinated Support Plans.
- Developing Inclusive Practice
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Information about developing inclusive practice.
- Behaviour Coordinators and Framework for Intervention
- Information about Behaviour Co-ordinators and the Framework for Intervention.
- Dyslexia Friendly Schools
- Information about Dyslexia Friendly Schools.
- Resolving Disagreements
- Information about the procedures involved in resolving disagreements.
- Pupil Care and Welfare
- Policy documents and information relating to Pupil Care and Welfare.
- Educational Psychology Service
- General information and contact details for the Educational Psychology Service.
- Orkney Transition Planning Guidance
- Orkney Transition Planning Guidance and Procedures - Transition to Post-School Services.
- Getting it Right for Orkneys Children and Young People
- Information and guidance on the Getting it Right for Orkney's Children and Young People scheme.
- LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender)
- Useful information for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people.
- Employment of Children
- Information and guidance for the employment of children under 16 years old.
- Child Performance Licence
- Information and guidance about applying for Child Performance Licences.
- We Teach, We Nurture - Education Jobs
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We Teach, We Nurture - Information about employment in Education in Orkney.
- Dounby Community School
- Information about Dounby Community School, West Mainland.
- Kirkwall Grammar School
- Information on Kirkwall Grammar School - Education jobs
- Stronsay Junior High School
- Details about Stronsay Junior High School - on the North Isle of Stronsay.
- Environmental Health and Trading Standards
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Information on legislation enforced by the Council to safeguard public health and quality of life issues.
- Environmental Health
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Information and advice on everything related to environmental health in Orkney including dog fouling, pollution, food safety and antisocial behavior.
- Antisocial Behaviour Strategy
- Information on the Anti-social Behaviour Strategy in Orkney.
- Cooling Tower Registration
- Information on the registration of cooling towers and evaporative condensers in Orkney.
- COVID-19
- Private Water Supplies
- Fly-Tipping
- Information on fly-tipping in Orkney.
- Food Safety
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Details on Food Safety in Orkney.
- Food Alerts
- Food ...
- Pollution
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Information on different kinds of pollution in Orkney.
- Noise Pollution
- Information about noise pollution in Orkney.
- Hazardous Substances
- Information on the control of hazardous substances in Orkney.
- Water Pollution
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Information regarding water pollution control in Orkney.
- Private Water Supplies
- Information regarding private water supplies in Orkney.
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Information on water quality monitoring in Orkney.
- Lead in Water
- Information and guidance on lead in water.
- Radon
- Information on Radon and how it can affect homes and workplaces in Orkney.
- Enforcement Policy
- Environmental Health and Trading Standards General Enforcement Policy.
- Cross Contamination
- Advice to food businesses on controlling cross contamination of E Coli 0157
- Event Safety
- Information on Organising Safe Events.
- E Coli Information
- Advice about E.coli O157 and how to avoid infection.
- Pest Control
- Information on Pest Control in Orkney.
- Abandoned Vehicles
- Health and Safety
- Below The Standard Housing
- Trading Standards
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Information on the primary roles of the Council's Trading Standards team.
- Unwanted Phone Calls
- Trading Standards - Guidance on what to do about unwanted phone calls.
- Public Weighbridges
- Information on Public Weighbridges in Orkney.
- Animal Welfare
- Information on Animal Welfare in Orkney.
- Free Period Products
- Free Period Products for Orkney Residents As an Orkney ...
- Grants and Funds
- Information about Council grants and funds.
- Housing Options Guide
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Information on a range of housing issues in Orkney.
- I am in a property and need advice
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Information and advice for those already in a property.
- Council Housing
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Information for council tenants.
- Antisocial Behaviour
- Information regarding anti-social behaviour.
- Council Homes for rent
- Council homes currently available for let.
- Council Tax
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Information on council tax at Orkney Islands Council.
- Empty Properties and Second Homes
- Find out more information about Council Tax on empty properties and second homes.
- Garages
- Information regarding Orkney Islands Councils' stock of garages.
- Housing Application and Allocations
- Information regarding application for Orkney Islands Council properties and the allocations process.
- Housing Benefit
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Information on housing benefit in Orkney.
- Housing Benefit Appeals
- Information on appeals in housing benefit in Orkney.
- Overpayments
- Information on overpayment of housing benefits in Orkney.
- Mutual Exchange
- Information regarding Orkney Islands Councils mutual exchange process.
- Rent Payment
- Information regarding rent payments for Orkney Islands Councils' houses.
- Rent Arrears
- Information regarding rent arrears for Orkney Islands Council tenants.
- Housing Repairs, Improvements and Adaptations
- Information regarding repairs and improvements in Council properties.
- Orkney Housing Association Ltd
- Information for Orkney Housing Association Tenants.
- Tenant Participation
- Information regarding Tenant Participation.
- Repairing and Improving Private Property
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Information for individuals looking to repair or improve private properties.
- Disabled Adaptation Grant
- Information regarding disabled adaptation grants available in Orkney.
- Supported Accommodation
- Information regarding the different types of supported accommodation available in the county.
- Sheltered Housing
- Guidance on our lettings policy in respect of sheltered housing.
- Contact Us - Housing and Homelessness
- Contact information for Orkney Islands Council's Housing and Homelessness Sections.
- Care and Repair
- Information regarding the services provided by Care and Repair.
- Support for Adults with Incapacity
- Information regarding the support available for adults with incapacity.
- Owner Occupier
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Information for owner occupiers.
- Mortgage Arrears
- Information for owner occupiers facing mortgage arrears.
- I am homeless or going to become homeless
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Housing information for people who are homeless or facing homelessness.
- Homelessness FAQs
- Frequently asked questions for individuals who are, or are about to become, homeless.
- Homelessness Prevention
- Information for individuals who are facing homelessness and how to avoid it.
- I am looking for a property
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Information and advice for people looking for a new property.
- Private Sector Tenants
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Information for private sector tenants.
- Orkney Lets
- Private lets currently available in Orkney.
- Orkney Islands Property Development Ltd
- Information regarding Orkney Islands Property Development Ltd.
- Low Cost Home Ownership
- Information and guidance on low cost home ownership.
- I need help with my housing costs
- Help and advice on meeting your housing costs.
- I am or want to become a Landlord
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Information for people who are or are looking to become a landlord.
- Private Sector Landlords
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Information for individuals who are or are looking to become a landlord.
- Access for Repairs
- Information regarding access for repairs for private sector landlords.
- Antisocial Tenants
- Information regarding how to address anti-social tenants.
- Evictions
- Information for landlords regarding the eviction process.
- Landlord Registration
- Information regarding the Landlord Registration scheme in Scotland.
- Local Housing Allowance
- Information on Local Housing Allowance.
- Property Repairs
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Information for private sector landlords regarding property repairs.
- Property Repairs and the Repairing Standard
- Information regarding The Repairing Standard.
- Rent Arrears for Landlords
- Information for landlords on how to deal with rent arrears.
- Rent Deposit
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Information for landlords regarding rent deposits.
- National Rent Deposit Scheme FAQ's
- Frequently asked questions in connection with the National Rent Deposit Scheme.
- Tenancy Agreement
- Information for landlords regarding tenancy agreements.
- Types of Tenancy
- Information for private sector landlords on the different types of tenancy.
- I am looking for information
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Advice and information about housing and Orkney Islands Council housing service.
- Strategy and Policy
- Information and copies of the Orkney Islands Councils' housing related strategies and policies.
- Current Consultations - Housing Services
- Information regarding Orkney Islands Councils' current housing related consultations.
- Housing Loans
- Information about Housing Loans.
- Empty Homes
- Information and options on empty homes in Orkney, including details on the Matchmaker Scheme and Sweat Equity.
- Papdale Halls of Residence
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Information about the school hostel, Papdale Halls of Residence in Kirkwall.
- Accommodation
- Information relating to the accommodation provided in the Papdale Halls of Residence.
- Facilities
- Details of the facilities available to residents of the Papdale Halls of Residence.
- Homework and Study
- Information regarding the homework and study facilities at the Papdale Halls of Residence.
- Activities
- Information relating to the activities available to residents of the Papdale Halls of Residence.
- Staffing
- Information regarding the staffing at the Papdale Halls of Residence.
- Admissions
- Information regarding admissions to the Papdale Halls of Residence.
- Contact Us / Find us
- Information on how to contact and find the Papdale Halls of Residence.
- National Care Standards
- Information regarding the National Care Standards role in the services provided by the Papdale Halls of Residence.
- Care Inspectorate
- Information regarding the Care Inspectorate's role in the services provided by the Papdale Halls of Residence.
- Group Bookings
- Information regarding the availability of Papdale Halls to groups during school holidays.
- Housing Services Annual Reports
- Housing Services Annual Reports for tenants.
- Law and Licensing
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Information and services related to law and licensing, including registering births, marriages and deaths, freedom of information and business licensing.
- Licence Applications
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Information about licences, permits and permissions for various types of activity and business that are issued by Orkney Islands Council.
- Alcohol Licensing
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Details of the licensing process under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
- Current Register of Premises and Personal Licences
- Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board - Current Register of Premises and Personal Licence information.
- Occasional Licences
- Details of the occasional licence register and the current and previous licences.
- Business
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Information about a variety of licences required by Orkney Islands Council for the regulation of business.
- Door-to-Door Metal Dealers
- Information for metal dealers who buy and sell on a door-to-door basis in Orkney.
- Game Dealers
- Information about licences for game dealers and how to apply.
- Entertainment
- Information about the procedures for applying for various types of entertainment licence.
- Gambling
- Information about licences required by Orkney Islands Council for various types of gambling and lotteries.
- Marches and Processions
- Information on the licensing of Marches, Processions and Parades.
- Civic Government Licensing
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Information about Civic Government Licensing.
- Boating and Watercraft
- Information for persons operating pleasure boats or vessels.
- Indoor Sports Entertainment
- Information on how to apply for an Indoor Sports Entertainment licence.
- Knife Dealers Licences
- Information about how to apply for a Knife Dealer's Licence.
- Late Hours Catering
- Information on late hours catering licences with details of how to apply.
- Markets Operators
- Information on market operators licences which are issued by Orkney Islands Council.
- Metal Dealer Licence
- Information on scrap metal dealers site licences, including details of how to apply.
- Public Charitable Collections
- Information about applying for public charitable collections.
- Public Entertainment
- Information on public entertainment licences, when they are required and how to apply.
- Raised Structures
- Information on licences for permission to use a raised structure for the purpose of providing raised seating or standing accommodation.
- Second Hand Goods
- Information on applying for a second hand dealers licence.
- Sex Shops
- Details of the licensing procedures relating to sex shops in Orkney.
- Short Term Lets
- Short Term Lets ...
- Skin Piercing, Tattooing and Acupuncture
- Details on applying for a licence to operate a skin piercing, tattooing and acupuncture business.
- Street Trading
- Information on licences issued by Orkney Islands Council for street trading.
- Taxis and Private Hire Cars
- Information about licensing taxis and minicabs.
- Window Cleaners
- Information on window cleaner's licences which are issued by Orkney Islands Council.
- Civic Government Licences - Approved Licence Lists
- List of applications approved under delegated powers, the Civic Government Scotland Act 1982.
- Licensing Board
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Information about The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board's policies and meetings.
- Licensing Board Policies
- Information on the policies administered by the Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board.
- Births, Marriages, Deaths and Burials
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Information about registering births, marriages and deaths.
- Birth Registration
- Information about registering the birth of your baby.
- Burial Services
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Burial Services
Orkney Islands Council, through the requirements of ...
- Burial Grounds Map
- Burial Grounds Click an icon on the map below ...
- Death Registration
- Information about registering a death.
- Deaths
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Information about bereavement.
- Bereavement Support
- Information about bereavement support.
- Planning the Funeral
- Information about planning a funeral.
- The Will
- Information on the role the Will plays after a person has died.
- Marriages and Civil Partnerships
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Information about the basic requirements for marriage.
- Civil Partnerships
- Information about civil partnerships.
- Registrars
- Information about Registrars in Orkney.
- RIPSA
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Information about the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Scotland Act.
- Covert Surveillance
- Information about Covert Surveillance (CS).
- Covert Human Intelligence Source
- Information, policy and procedure regarding the operation of Covert Human Intelligence Source (CHIS) activities.
- Orkney Local Licensing Forum
- Information about the Local Licensing Forum.
- Leisure and Culture
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Information on Leisure and Culture Services in Orkney.
- Sport and Leisure
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Information on the sports and leisure facilities operated by Education, Leisure and Housing of Orkney Islands Council.
- ActiveLife
- Information about ActiveLife - Orkney’s exciting new leisure scheme offering unlimited access to 12 different sports and leisure venues across the county.
- Active Schools
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Details of Active Schools activities within Orkney.
- Plans
- Details of Active Schools plans.
- Programmes
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Details of Active Schools programmes running in schools.
- Sports Leaders UK
- Information on Sports Leaders UK courses run within Orkney.
- Transition Sports
- Details on Primary 7 transition sports festivals.
- After School
- Details of Active Schools after school clubs.
- Young Ambassadors
- Information on the Young Ambassadors programme.
- Bikeability
- Active Schools Co-ordinators provide Bikeability training to school pupils.
- Football
- Details of Scottish Football Association football programmes offered to children within Orkney.
- Resources
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Details of Active Schools resources available for community use.
- Equipment Library
- Details of sports equipment available for community use.
- Training
- Information on training available through Active Schools.
- Holiday Programmes
- Details of holiday sports and activity programmes available for children and young people in Orkney.
- Active Schools Monitoring Data
- Active Scotland Outcomes Framework (ASOF) Survey.
- Hall of Fame
- Details about Orkney Sports Awards - Hall of Fame.
- Orkney Sports Awards Page
- Allotments
- Information on allotments available for lease from Orkney Islands Council.
- Campsites and Hostels
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Information on Campsites and Hostels in Orkney.
- Birsay Outdoor Centre and Campsite
- Information on the Birsay Outdoor Centre.
- Hoy Centre
- Information on the Hoy Centre.
- Hoy - Rackwick Outdoor Centre
- Information on the Rackwick Outdoor Centre.
- Stromness - Point of Ness Campsite
- Information on Point of Ness Campsite.
- Community Centres
- Information on services and facilities available in Town Halls and Community Centres in Kirkwall and Stromness.
- Community Sports
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Information about community sports.
- Club Development
- Information relating to the development of sports clubs.
- Links
- Useful links related to Sports Development and Active Schools.
- Get Into Summer
- Information about ActiveLife - Orkney’s exciting new leisure scheme offering unlimited access to 12 different sports and leisure venues across the county.
- Healthy Living Centres
- Information on Healthy Living Centres - community-based fitness suites - in Orkney.
- Outdoor Education
- Information on Outdoor Education in Orkney.
- Play Areas
- Locations and details of all of the children's play areas/parks in Orkney.
- Playing Fields
- Information on Playing Fields that can be booked through Orkney Islands Council.
- Pools and Sports Centres
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Pools and sports centres operated by Orkney Islands Council.
- KGS Sports Centre
- Details for the Kirkwall Grammar School Sports Centre including booking details.
- Stromness Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre
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Information on Stromness Swimming Pool and Fitness Centre, including contact details and opening times.
- Stromness Fitness Centre
- Opening hours for Stromness Fitness Centre.
- North Walls Swimming Pool
- Information on North Walls swimming pool, including contact details, prices and opening times.
- Sanday Swimming Pool
- Information on Sanday Swimming Pool, including contact details and opening times.
- Stronsay Swimming Pool
- Information on Stronsay Swimming Pool, including contact details, prices and opening times.
- Westray Swimming Pool
- Information on Westray Swimming Pool, including contact details, prices and opening times.
- Pool and Fitness Prices
- Prices for Orkney's swimming pools and fitness centres.
- Dounby School and Community Centre
- Information on the Dounby School and Community Centre, including contact details, prices and opening times.
- Libraries - Orkney Library and Archive
- Details of services available from Orkney Library and Archive.
- Arts, Museums and Heritage
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Information on Arts, Museums and Heritage in Orkney.
- Museums and Visitor Centres
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Information on Museums and Visitor Centres operated by Orkney Islands Council.
- Corrigall Farm Museum
- Corrigall Farm Museum - a traditional ‘but and ben’ laid out as a typical Orkney farmhouse and steading in Victorian/late 19th century period.
- Kirbuster Museum
- Information on Kirbuster Museum - the last un-restored example of a traditional ‘firehoose’ in Northern Europe.
- Rousay Heritage Centre
- The Rousay Heritage Centre - information on the island's archaeology, natural heritage, wildlife habitats, geology and people.
- Scapa Flow Museum
- Information on Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum.
- The Orkney Museum
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The Orkney Museum - a collection of international importance.
- Recognised Collection of National Significance
- The Orkney Museum's archaeology collection is recognised as a collection of national significance under the Government's Recognised Collections Scheme.
- Scapa Flow Museum
- Heritage Development
- Information on Heritage Development by the Arts, Museums and Heritage Service within Orkney Islands Council.
- Public Art
- The Arts, Museums and Heritage Service operate the Art ...
- World War 1 Commemorations
- Information and stories to commemorate World War 1.
- St Magnus Cathedral
- Information on St Magnus Cathedral.
- Marine Services
- Details of the Marine Services section of Orkney.
- Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership
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Information on Social Care, Community Health and Wellbeing jointly provided by OIC and NHS Orkney.
- Integration Joint Board (IJB)
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Information relating to the Integration Joint Board of Orkney Health and Care.
- IJB Finance
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Information regarding the Integration Joint Board’s financial information, policies, plans, procedures and accounts.
- IJB Financial Regulations
- Information about the Financial Regulations for the Integrated Joint Board.
- IJB Statement of Accounts
- Annual Statement of Accounts for the Orkney Integration Joint Board.
- IJB Governance
- Information on Integration Joint Board Governance.
- IJB Strategies and Plans
- IJB Strategies and Plans This section sets out the Integration ...
- List of Services Delegated to the Integration Joint Board
- Strategic Plan
- Strategic Plan.
- Chief Social Work Officer
- Details about the role of the Chief Social Work Officer (CSWO) within the Council.
- Adult Services Helpdesk
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Information on health and care services for adults.
- Adult Day Services
- Information regarding day centres for older people and adults with physical disabilities.
- Adult Residential Care
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Information on Residential Care (Care Homes).
- St Rognvalds House
- Information on St Rognvald's House care home facility.
- Smiddybrae House
- Information on Smiddybrae House care home facility.
- Adult Supported Accommodation
- Information on Supported Accommodation for adults.
- Adult Social Work Team
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Information on services available for older people and adults with disabilities.
- Allocation of Residential Care
- Information regarding residential care allocation.
- Eligibility for Assessment Criteria
- Information regarding the eligibility for assessment of needs.
- Hospital Discharge
- Information regarding support upon discharge from hospital.
- Adult Support and Protection
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Information on Adult Support and Protection.
- Useful Contacts
- List of useful contacts for Adult Support and Protection.
- Policy and Procedure
- Information on Adult Support and Protection Policy and Procedure.
- Glossary of Terms
- Explanation of Terms used within Adult Support and Protection.
- Referral Process
- Information on how to make an Adult Support and Protection referral.
- All Age Learning Disability Team
- Information on the All Age Learning Disability Team, what services they can provide, criteria for referral and details of the referral process.
- Carer Support Services
- Information on Carer Support Services.
- Charges
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Orkney Health and Care Charges.
- Adult Permanent Residential Care Charges
- Information on Adult Permanent Residential Care Charges.
- Supported Accommodation Charges
- Information on Supported Accommodation charges and how to apply.
- Direct Payments
- Explained - Direct Payments or Self Directed Support.
- Deferred payment Scheme
- Information on deferred payments.
- Complaints, Compliments and Feedback - OHAC
- Give feedback, give a compliment or make a complaint regarding services provided by Orkney Health and Care.
- Children and Families
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Information, advice, guidance and direct practical and therapeutic support to children, young people and their families.
- Child Protection
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Information on Child Protection for Orkney.
- For Children and Young People
- Information for children and young people who are worried, concerned or scared about life at home.
- Child Protection Training
- This page contains information and updates from the Child Protection Committee Subgroup - Child Protection Training.
- The Orkney Child Protection Committee
- Details about the Orkney Child Protection Committee.
- Information for professionals
- Fostering
- Information on Fostering in Orkney.
- Health Services
- Information on Health Services relating to Children and Families.
- Orkney Children and Young People’s Partnership
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The Orkney Children and Young People’s Partnership, providing a meeting point for all those working with and providing service to children and young people in Orkney.
- Support for Young Carers
- Information and support for Young Carers in Orkney.
- Social Work Team
- Children and Families Social Work Team Social Workers are ...
- Youth Services
- Information on the Social Work Youth Service administered by Orkney Health and Care.
- Youth Justice
- Information on agencies responsible for dealing with young people.
- ChooseLife
- Information booklets and contact telephone numbers for people whose lives are affected by suicide.
- Community Mental Health Team
- Information on Mental Health Services for adults and children.
- Consultation and Engagement (OHAC)
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Information relating to Orkney Health and Care consultations and engagement.
- Communication and Engagement Strategy
- Orkney Health and Care's Communication and Engagement Strategy.
- IJB Consultations and Events
- Integration Joint Board consultations and events.
- Criminal Justice Team
- Information on services relating to offenders, community safety and public protection.
- Mental Health Officer Service
- Information on the role of the Mental Health Officers Team.
- Orkney Domestic Abuse Forum
- Orkney Domestic Abuse Forum is a partnership organisation working to reduce and prevent incidents of domestic abuse in Orkney.
- Occupational Therapy, Sensory Impairment and Selbro
- Information for anyone with community care needs who require help or advice to improve their functional abilities and become more independent.
- Performance - OHAC
- Performance Framework for Orkney Health and Care.
- Primary Care
- Information on Primary Care for general practice, community nursing, pharmacy, optician and dental services in Orkney.
- Video Library and Case Studies
- An ongoing library of videos and case studies regarding the Health and Social Care integration.
- We Care - Social Care Jobs
-
We Care - Have you ever thought about a job in Social Care?
- Learning Disability services
- Information about learning disability services in Orkney including short breaks and day service.
- Care at Home services
- Information on Care at Home services - care within an individual's own home.
- orkney-childcare-and-young-peoples-partnership.htm
- Planning and Building
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Information on the permissions required in order to develop land and buildings.
- Planning
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Information about Development Management and its responsibility for planning applications.
- Appeal a Decision
- Information on Appealing a planning decision.
- Application Search and Submission
- Information about the online planning application submission and search process.
- Application Types
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Information about all types of planning applications.
- Aquaculture
- Information about fish farming application and fees.
- Commenting on an Application
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Information on how to comment on a planning application and what happens to the comments.
- Material Planning Considerations
- Information on material planning considerations.
- Enforcement
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Information on Planning Enforcement.
- Report a Planning Breach
- Report a planning breach.
- Permitted Development
- Permitted ...
- Pre-Application Advice
- Information and advice on whether a planning application is required, and if it is, whether your proposal is likely to be acceptable.
- Weekly, Extant and Decision Lists
- List of current weekly and extant planning lists, and monthly planning decisions.
- Building Standards
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Information on all aspects of building or altering property in Orkney.
- eBuilding Standards
- Information about the online service for building standards applications - eBuilding Standards.
- Building Standards Customer Charter
- Information on the Building Standards Customer Charter in Orkney.
- Performance Matters for Building Standards
- Information on performance indicators for building standards in Orkney.
- Radon Maps for Scotland
- Information on radon affected areas and radon protection measures in Orkney and Scotland.
- Building Regulations
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Information on Building Regulations and getting advice from the Building Standards Function.
- Building Warrants
- Information on Building Warrants, their purpose and how to apply for a Building Warrant.
- Building Standards - Advice
- Information on how to contact the Building Standards Team of Orkney Islands Council.
- Building Standards - Forms and Payment Advice
- Various Building Standards Forms.
- Building Standards - Licences
- Information on licences in relation to Building Standards.
- Building Warrants - FAQs
- Frequently asked questions about building warrants in Orkney.
- Demolitions and Dangerous Structures
- Information and services available on demolitions and dangerous structures.
- Disabled Access
- Information on disabled access legislation for services and businesses.
- Electrical Work - Existing Premises
- Information on electrical installations and alterations to existing domestic premises.
- Energy Efficiency Assessment - SAP Ratings
- Information on Energy Efficiency Assessments and SAP Ratings.
- Health and Safety
- Health and safety information relating to Building Standards.
- Home Improvement Grants
- Information on Home Improvement Grants that may be available through Orkney Islands Council.
- Completion Certificates
- Council's Building Standards Completion Certificate register.
- Public Register
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A list of applications for Building Warrants received by Orkney Islands Council.
- 2021
- The Public Register of new building warrant applications received during 2021.
- Building Standards Certification
- Information on the certifying of design or construction of building works as complying with the Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004.
- Energy and Regeneration
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A range of useful documents and reports relating to Energy and Regeneration and who to contact for Energy Advice.
- Regeneration
- Information about the Regeneration Team.
- Development and Marine Planning (Policy)
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Orkney’s terrestrial and marine planning policies and related guidance.
- Orkney Local Development Plan
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Information about the Orkney Local Development Plan.
- The Development Plan Scheme
- The Development Plan Scheme 2019.
- Planning Policy Advice
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Information about Orkney Islands Council's related planning documents.
- Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site SPG
- Approved supplementary planning guidance, and additional information about World Heritage in Scotland.
- Landscape Capacity Study for Wind Energy in Orkney
- Landscape Capacity Study for Wind Energy in Orkney.
- National Roads Development Guide
- National Roads Development Guide.
- Planning for Open Space
- Information about Planning for Open Space.
- Trees and Woodland
- Trees and Woodland Supplementary Guidance adopted by Full Council on 29 April 2014.
- Development Briefs and Design Statements
- Information about Development Briefs and Design Statements Supplementary Guidance (7 October 2014.)
- Amenity and Minimising Obtrusive Lighting
- The Draft Planning Policy Advice: Amenity and Minimising Obtrusive Lighting will be published for public consultation on 7 November 2019.
- Development Briefs
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Information on Development Briefs and a list of approved Development Briefs.
- Stromness: North End Development Brief
- The approved North End, Stromness Development Brief.
- Stromness: Orkney Research Campus Development Brief
- Orkney Research Campus, Stromness.
- Lyness Development Brief
- The approved Lyness Development Brief.
- Development Management Guidance
- Information and guidance on Development Management.
- Marine Planning
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Information about Marine Planning.
- Environmental Assessment of the Orkney Islands Regional Marine Plan
- Environmental Assessment of the Orkney Islands Regional Marine Plan Strategic ...
- Orkney Marine Environment Project
- Information about the Orkney Marine Environment Project, completed in January 2021.
- Orkney Marine Planning Partnership
- Orkney Marine Planning Partnership information.
- Orkney Islands Marine Region: State of the Environment Assessment
- The Orkney Islands Marine Region: State of the Environment Assessment provides a summary of the pressures affecting Orkney’s marine and coastal environment.
- SEA-Strategic Environmental Assessment
- Information on strategic environmental assessments in Orkney.
- Housing Land Audit
- Information about the Housing Land Audit.
- Local Flood Risk Management Plan
- Orkney Islands Council Local Flood Risk Management Plan.
- Natural and Built Environment
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Details of Orkney Islands Council's work in protecting Orkney's Biodiversity and Natural Heritage Areas; associated legislation and Ranger Services.
- Built Heritage
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Information on the conservation of the natural environment and heritage of Orkney.
- Conservation Advice
- Information and advice on conservation in Orkney.
- Conservation Areas
- Information on conservation areas in Orkney.
- Listed Buildings
- Information on listed buildings in Orkney.
- Outdoor Access
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Information about Orkney's Outdoor Access Strategy.
- Core Paths
- An overview of the Core Paths Plan and accompanying maps.
- Orkney Local Access Forum - OLAF
- Information about the Orkney Local Access Forum.
- Natural Heritage
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Information on natural heritage in Orkney.
- Biodiversity
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Information on and definition of biodiversity in Orkney.
- Local Biodiversity Plan
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Information on the Local Biodiversity Action Plan in Orkney.
- Wildflower Meadow Creation
- Some hints on wildflower meadow creation and ...
- Natural Heritage Areas
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Details on a range of sites in Orkney that are designated for conservation.
- SAC (Special Areas for Conservation)
- Details on the 6 Special Areas for Conservation (SAC) in Orkney.
- SPA (Special Protection Areas)
- Information on the 13 Special Protection Areas in Orkney.
- Local Nature Reserves
- Information on Orkney's Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) - areas of natural heritage that are locally important.
- Ranger Services
- Information on Ranger Services in Orkney.
- Tree Conservation
- Information on tree conservation in Orkney.
- Public Toilets
- Information on public toilets in Orkney - including a handy map showing their locations.
- Roads, Lighting and Parking
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Information about matters affecting roads, parking and pavements in Orkney.
- Permits and Applications
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Permit and Applications relating to road construction consent.
- Road Permit Applications
- Information about road permit applications.
- Dropped Kerbs / New Access
- Information about permits for dropped kerbs and creating new access.
- Permit to Occupy the Road
- Information about licences for any display or temporary construction which may protrude or project over a public highway.
- Road Closures and Diversions
- Information about traffic regulation relating to road closures and diversions.
- Parking and Car Parks
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Information about car parks in Orkney.
- Parking - Disabled People
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Information about parking for disabled people including on-street disabled persons' parking places.
- Blue Badge Information
- Blue Badge Scheme The scheme is designed to help ...
- Parking Fines
- Information about parking fines.
- Parking Permits
- Information about parking permits.
- Scottish Welfare Fund
- Advice on applying for a crisis grant or community care grant in a financial emergency or disaster.
- Transport
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Information and services for Transport in Orkney.
- Air Services
- Information on the internal air services available in Orkney.
- Bus Services
- Information on bus services in Orkney.
- Concessionary Travel
- Information about eligibility criteria and applying for concessionary travel.
- Ferry Services
- Information on internal ferry services in Orkney.
- Sustainable and Active Travel
- Information on environmentally friendly transport in Orkney.
- Travel Facilities
- Information on travel facilities in Orkney.
- Waste and Recycling
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Information on waste and recycling in Orkney.
- Community Cleaning Initiatives
- Information on Community Cleaning initiatives.
- Commercial Waste
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Information about the collection and disposal of commercial and business waste in Orkney.
- Spillage
- Information on spillage of commercial waste in Orkney.
- Hazardous Waste Materials
- Guidance on how to dispose of domestic hazardous waste materials.
- Recycling and Reuse
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Information on recycling and reuse in Orkney.
- Household Waste Recycling Centres
- Information on Household Waste Recycling Centres in Orkney.
- Recycling Lightbulbs
- Lightbulbs What and where to ...
- Recycling Batteries
- Information on recycling batteries in Orkney.
- Plastics Recycling in Orkney
- Here on Orkney, we accept type 1 (PET) and type 2 (HDPE) plastics bottles only.
- Report a Missed Bin
- Information on what to do if your bin collection was missed.
- Special Refuse Collections - Households
- Information on special refuse collection for domestic households in Orkney.
- When is my waste or recycling due?
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Household waste collections for Isles and Mainland including calendars
- Your Household Collection Service - Mainland
- Information on domestic household waste and recycling collection in Orkney Mainland.
- Your Household Collection Service - Isles
- Information on domestic household waste and recycling collection in the Outer Isles.
- Welfare Reform
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Find out information about the Government's Welfare Reform changes.
- Universal Credit
- Find information about Universal Credit, including the key features and Scottish concessions, with links to GOV.UK website guidance.
- Housing Benefit Under Occupancy
- Find out information about Housing Benefit Under Occupancy reductions (Bedroom Tax).
- Personal Independence Payment
- Find out information about Personal Independence Payments - which have replaced Disability Living Allowance.
- Benefits Cap
- Find out information about the Benefits Cap.
- State Pension Reforms
- Find out information about State Pension reforms.
- Welfare Reform Act 2012
- Find out information about the Welfare Reform Act 2012.
- Orkney Health and Care
- Meetings and Events
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Calendar of events and dates for Orkney Islands Council, Community Councils and schools within Orkney.
- Public Holidays
- Details of public holidays when Orkney Islands Council will be closed to the public.
- Orkney Schools Calendar
- Orkney Schools Calendar - with Holidays and Term Dates.
- Latest News
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News and press releases from Orkney Islands Council.
- End of Term Highlights 2017-2022
- As we approach the Local Government elections in May, we are often asked what it means to be a Councillor in Orkney. Serving the Orkney community over the past five years has been a privilege and hugely rewarding for all. Whether it is our dedicated, resourceful staff or our voluntary sector partners, the business community, other public services or community groups and members of the public that you’re working with, people are absolutely determined to get the best for Orkney. We haven't always got it right of course, but where mistakes have been made we've acted quickly alongside Council staff to make the required changes - including new checks and balances, revised procedures and improved communication with the public. There's a real 'Team Orkney' drive to make the most of our potential as a rich, compassionate community, as an inspiring place to visit and as a place to enjoy a quality life and career. Produced at a cost of £1232.00 this leaflet provides just a flavour of what has been achieved in this Council term.
- A to Z
- A to Z of priority pages on the Orkney Islands Council website.
- School Website Links
- Orkney Grid for Learning with links to useful websites for teachers, pupils and parents.
- ActiveLife
- Book The Papdale Halls for a Group
- Lord Lieutenant
- Waste and recycling
- Recycling
- My Orkney
- Register
- Feedback
- Covid19
- Hub
- Covid-19 Waste FAQ
- Covid-19 Welfare
- Covid-19 Council Tax Reduction
- Covid-19 VAO
- Covid-19
- Covid-19 Staff
- Covid-19 Community Resilience Fund
- Contact Us
- Covid-19 Trade Waste FAQ
- Hoy Pre-application Consultation
- Covid-19 Waste FAQ
- Covid-19 Loan
- Covid-19 Loan Guide
- Welcome to Orkney
- Covid-19 Business
- Orkneys Community WInd Farm Project
- School Benefit
- Covid-19 SDS
- Covid-19 Education FAQ
- Covid-19 Customer Service
- Covid-19 Early Learning FAQ
- Faray Pre-application Consultation
- Waste Collections Mainland
- Sport and Leisure Bookings
- We Care
- Early Learning and Childcare
- Culture Fund
- Community Learning and Development Bookings
- Community Learning and Development Membership
- We Learn
- Leisure
- Libraries
- Kickstart
- Faray Marine
- Employability
- Rackwick Hostel
- Birsay Hostel and Campsite
- Hoy Hostel
- Ness Campsite
- Elections
- Learning and Development
- Campsites
- Hostels
- Stay in Orkney
- My Bins
- May 21 Elections
- We Nurture
- Covid-19 Renew
- Public Toilets
- Free Period Products
- Pay for school meals
- Community Asset Transfer Requests
- Parent Power
- Get Into Summer
- LEADER
- Community Benefit Scheme
- Telephony
- Arts Opportunities
- St Magnus Cathedral
- Social Media
- Public Notices
- Low Income Pandemic Payment
- News
- BusSurvResults
- Bus
- Get Involved
- VACMA Grants
- CLD Plan
- Household Waste Recycling Centres
- Orkney Gateway Programme
- Scottish Flood Forum at 4pm
- Scottish Flood Forum at 6pm
- Scottish Flood Forum
- Orkney Climate Aware
- Making Ends Meet
- Papdale Halls of Residence
- Our People - Our Plan
- Our People - Our Plan Video
- Road Maintenance
- Privacy
- Orkney Matters
- Orkney Matters
- Orkney Matters
- The Learning Link
- Orkney Sports Awards
- Winter Service Plan - Roads
- Winter Safety and Resilience
- Early Learning and Childcare Survey
- Culture Fund Application Form
- Occupational Therapy and Sensory Impairment
- Selbro Resource Centre
- Orkney Matters
- Finance
- Roadworks
- Festive Period Service Arrangements
- Join Us
- Our Plans
- Course Bookings
- ActiveLife Login
- The Orkney Children and Young People’s Partnership
- Pay It
- Scapa Flow Museum
- Community Learning and Development
- Local Government Election 2022
- New or replacement bin
- Food Safety
- End of Term Review 2018-2022
- Marine Planning Survey
- Marine Planning Survey
- School Catering Jobs
- Staff Information
- Taxis and Private Hire Cars
- Bus Route 2 Kirkwall to Houton
- Bus Route 3 Kirkwall to Deerness
- Bus Route 4 Kirkwall to Airport
- Bus Route 5 Stromness to Houton Ferry
- Bus Route 6 Kirkwall to Tingwall Ferry, Evie and Birsay
- Bus Route 7 Kirkwall to Birsay via Dounby
- Bus Route 8S Kirkwall to Skara Brae
- Bus Route 9 Kirkwall Town Service
- Bus Route X1
- Bus Route X10 Hatston Ferry
- OIC iLearn
- Short Term Let Licences
- Jobs
- Community Council Election 2022
- Short Term Lets
- Donate
- Summer Holiday Leisure Programme 2022
- Report It
- Report It
- Short Term Lets FAQ
- Parent Survey 2022
- Filming