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Site Map

The Council website's Home Page.

Information on Orkney Islands Council.

The UK and Scottish Governments have produced advice and guidance to help individual citizens and businesses prepare for the process of leaving the EU

Byelaws

Details for Orkney Islands Council byelaws.

Drinking in Public Places in Kirkwall: View the Council's Byelaw covering drinking in public places in Kirkwall.

Committees: Agendas, Reports and Minutes

Details of Council committees and meetings.

Committees

The Committees Agendas, Reports and Minutes.

Full Council Meetings

Information about Full Council Meetings with Agendas, Reports and Minutes.

2021

General Meetings of the Council - 2021.

Special General Meeting of the Council - 15 September 2021: Details of the Special General Meeting of the Council on 22 June 2021.

Policy and Resources

Policy and Resources Agendas, Reports and Minutes.

2021

Policy and Resources Committee Meetings - 2021.

Policy and Resources Committee - 21 September 2021: Policy and Resources Committee - 21 September 2021.

Development and Infrastructure

Information on Development and Infrastructure and Agendas, Reports and Minutes.

2021

Development and Infrastructure Committee Meetings - 2021.

Development and Infrastructure Committee - 7 September 2021: Development and Infrastructure Committee - 7 September 2021

2020

Development and Infrastructure Committee Meetings - 2020.

Education, Leisure and Housing

Information on the Education, Leisure and Housing Committee, and Agendas, Reports and Minutes.

2021

Education, Leisure and Housing Committee Meetings - 2021.

ELH Committee - 8 September 2021: Education, Leisure and Housing Committee - 9 September 2021.

Planning Committee

Information about Planning Committee meetings, including Agendas, Reports and Minutes.

2021

Details of Planning Committee Meetings held in 2021.

Planning Committee - 1 September 2021: Planning Committee - 1 September 2021.

Local Review Body

Local Review Body Agendas, Reports and Minutes.

2021

Local Review Body Meetings - 2021.

Local Review Body - 6 October 2021: Local Review Body - 6 October 2021.

Monitoring and Audit

Monitoring and Audit Agendas, Reports and Minutes.

2021

Details of Orkney Islands Council's Monitoring and Audit Committee Meetings held in 2021.

Monitoring and Audit Committee - 26 August 2021: Monitoring and Audit Committee - 26 August 2021.
Monitoring and Audit Committee - 23 September 2021: Monitoring and Audit Committee - 23 September 2021.

2020

Details of the Monitoring and Audit Committee meetings held in 2020.

Licensing Committee

Agendas, Reports and Minutes of the Licensing Committee.

2021: The meetings of the Licensing Committee held in 2021.
2020: The Licensing Committee meetings for 2020.

Sub-Committees

Sub-Committees' Agendas, Reports and Minutes.

Community Development Fund Sub-committee

Information about the Community Development Fund Sub-Committee, Agendas, Reports and Minutes.

2020: The Community Development Fund Sub-committee meetings for 2020.

Licensing Sub-committee

Agendas, Reports and Minutes of the Licensing Sub-Committee.

Asset Management Sub-committee

Agendas, Reports and Minutes - Asset Management Sub-committees.

2021

Asset Management Sub-committee - 2021.

Asset Management - 31 August 2021: Asset Management Sub-committee - 31 August 2021.

2016

Asset Management Sub-committee - 2016.

Human Resources Sub-committee

Information about the Human Resources Sub-committee with Agendas, Reports and Minutes.

2021

Human Resources Sub-committee - 2021.

Human Resources Sub-committee - 31 August 2021: Human Resources Sub-committee - 31 August 2021.

2016

Human Resources Sub-committee - 2016.

Investments Sub-committee

Information on Investments Sub-committee - including membership and meetings.

2021

Investments Sub-committee Meetings - 2021.

Investments Sub-committee - 16 September 2021: Investments Sub-committee - 16 September 2021.

College Management Council

Agendas, Reports and Minutes of the College Management Council.

2021: College Management Council Sub-committee Meetings - 2021,
2020: The College Management Council Sub-committee meetings for 2020.

Police and Fire Sub-committee

Police and Fire Sub-Committee Agendas, Reports and Minutes.

2021

Details of the Police and Fire Sub-committee Meetings held in 2021.

Police and Fire Sub-committee - 24 August 2021: Police and Fire Sub-committee - 24 August 2021 The ...

2020

Details of the Police and Fire Sub-committee Meetings held in 2020.

2016

Details of the Police and Fire Sub-committee meetings held in 2016.

St Magnus Cathedral Sub-committee

St Magnus Cathedral Sub-Committee - Agendas, Reports and Minutes.

Pension Fund Sub-committee

Pension Fund Sub-Committee Agendas, Reports and Minutes.

2021

Pension Fund Sub-committee Meetings - 2021.

Pension Fund Sub-committee - 26 August 2021: Pension Fund Sub-committee - 26 August 2021
Pension Fund Sub-committee - 15 September 2021: Pension Fund Sub-committee - 15 September 2021

2016

Details of the Pension Fund Sub-committee meetings held in 2016.

Harbour Authority Sub-committee

Information about the Harbour Authority Sub-committee with Agendas, Reports and Minutes

2021

Harbour Authority Sub-committee Meetings - 2021.

Harbour Authority Sub-committee - 24 August 2021: Harbour Authority Sub-committee - 24 August 2021.

Integration Joint Board

Minutes, agendas and papers for the Integration Joint Board.

Audit Committee

Details of the Orkney Integration Joint Board - Audit Committee meetings.

2021: Integrated Joint Board Audit Committee Meetings- 2021.
2020: The Integrated Joint Board Audit Committee meetings for 2020.

Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board

Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board Agendas, Reports and Minutes.

2021

Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board - 2021.

Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board - 2 September 2021: Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board - 2 September 2021.

Orkney Local Licensing Forum Agendas and Reports

Agendas and reports from the Orkney Local Licensing Forum.

Orkney Islands Council Audio Casting

Listen live to audio casting of meetings from the Orkney Islands Council Chamber.

Complaints, Compliments and Feedback - Council

Information about the complaints, compliments and feedback procedure regarding Orkney Islands Council's services.

Complaints Procedure: Information about Orkney Islands Council's complaints procedure.
Performance Reporting: Performance reporting page created for the purposes of reporting on complaints statistics.

Councillors and Committees

Information about Orkney Islands Council's Councillors and Committees.

Multi-Member Wards

Links to the various ward member pages for Orkney.

Councillors

Details of Councillors in the Orkney Isles.

Councillor Profiles

Orkney Islands Council Councillor profiles.

Andrew Drever: Details for Councillor Andrew Drever.
Barbara Foulkes: Details for Councillor Barbara Foulkes.
David Dawson: Details for Councillor David Dawson.
Duncan Tullock: Details for Councillor Duncan Tullock.
Graham Sinclair: Details for Councillor Graham Sinclair.
Gwenda Shearer: Details of Councillor Gwenda Shearer.
Harvey Johnston: Details for Councillor Harvey Johnston.
Heather Woodbridge: Councillor profile - Heather Woodbridge.
James Stockan: Details for Councillor James Stockan.
John Richards: Details for Councillor John Richards.
John Ross Scott: Details for Councillor John Ross Scott.
Leslie Manson: Details of Councillor Leslie Manson.
Magnus Thomson: Details for Councillor Magnus Thomson.
Norman Craigie: Details for Councillor Norman Craigie.
Owen Tierney: Details for Councillor Owen Tierney.
Rachael King: Details for Councillor Rachael King.
Rob Crichton: Details for Councillor Rob Crichton.
Sandy Cowie: Details for Councillor Sandy Cowie.
Stephen Clackson: Details for Councillor Stephen Clackson.
Steve Sankey: Details for Councillor Steve Sankey.
Steven Heddle: Details for Councillor Steven Heddle.

Councillors Record of Claims

Details of Councillors' Record of Claims.

Declaration of Interest

Decision Making

Details of the decision making process employed at Orkney Islands Council Committee meetings.

Councillor Code

Information on the Code of Conduct for Councillors, which is enforced by the Standards Commission for Scotland.

Attendance at Committee

Records of Elected Members Attendance at Council and Committee Meetings.

Committee Membership

Orkney Islands Council's - Committee membership details.

Community Councils

Information on Community Councils in Orkney, with map showing Community Council areas.

Meeting Dates

Information on meeting dates for community councils in Orkney.

Diary of Community Council Meetings: Dates and details of Community Council Meetings.

Democratic Services

Information about Democratic Services.

Empowering Communities

Details of Orkney Islands Council’s ‘Empowering Communities’ project, which aims to help support and develop fragile communities, through enabling greater responsibility for running Council services in their area.

Clerks to Community Councils

Contact details of the Clerks for the various Community Councils in Orkney.

About Community Councils

Additional Information on Community Councils in Orkney.

Community Council Minutes

Information on minutes and agendas regarding community councils in Orkney.

Birsay Community Council

Minutes of the Birsay Community Council in Orkney.

2020 Minutes: The minutes for the 2020 Birsay Community Council meetings.

Eday Community Council

Minutes of the Eday Community Council Meetings.

2020 Minutes: The minutes for the 2020 Eday Community Council meetings.
2019 Minutes: Minutes of Eday Community Council meetings in 2019.

Evie and Rendall Community Council

Minutes of the Evie and Rendall Community Council Meetings.

2020 Minutes: The minutes for the 2020 Evie and Rendall Community Council meetings.
2019 Minutes: Minutes of Evie and Rendall Community Council meetings in 2019.

Firth and Stenness Community Council

Minutes of the Firth and Stenness Community Council Meetings.

Flotta Community Council

Minutes of the Flotta Community Council General Meetings in Orkney.

2021 Minutes: Flotta Community Council Minutes of the meetings held in 2021.

Graemsay Hoy and Walls Community Council

Minutes of the Graemsay, Hoy and Walls Community Council General Meetings in Orkney.

2021 Minutes: Graemsay, Hoy and Walls Community Council Minutes - 2021.
2020 Minutes: The minutes for the 2020 Graemsay, Hoy and Walls Community Council meetings.

Harray and Sandwick Community Council

Minutes of the Harray and Sandwick Community Council General Meetings in Orkney.

2021 Minutes: Harray and Sandwick Community Council Minutes of the meetings held in 2021.
2020 Minutes: The minutes for the 2020 Harray and Sandwick Community Council meetings.

Holm Community Council

Minutes of the Holm Community Council Meetings in Orkney.

2020 Minutes: The minutes for the 2020 Holm Community Council meetings.
2019 Minutes: Minutes of Holm Community Council meetings in 2019.

Kirkwall and St Ola Community Council

Minutes of the Kirkwall and St Ola Community Council General Meetings in Orkney.

2019 Minutes: Minutes of Kirkwall and St Ola Community Council meetings in 2019.

North Ronaldsay Community Council

Minutes of the North Ronaldsay Community Council General Meetings in Orkney.

Orphir Community Council

Minutes of the Orphir Community Council General Meetings in Orkney.

Papa Westray Community Council

Minutes of the Papa Westray Community Council General Meetings in Orkney.

2020 Minutes: The minutes for the 2020 Papa Westray Community Council meetings.
2019 Minutes: Minutes of Papa Westray Community Council meetings in 2019.

Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre and Gairsay Community Council

Minutes of the Rousay, Egilsay. Wyre and Gairsay Community Council General Meetings in Orkney.

2021 Minutes: Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre and Gairsay Community Council Minutes - 2021
2020 Minutes: The minutes for the 2020 Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre and Gairsay Community Council meetings.
2019 Minutes: Minutes of Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre and Gairsay Community Council meetings in 2018.

Sanday Community Council

Minutes of the Sanday Community Council General Meetings in Orkney.

2020 Minutes: The minutes for the 2020 Sanday Community Council meetings.
2019 Minutes: Minutes of Sanday Community Council meetings in 2019.

Shapinsay Community Council

Minutes of the Shapinsay Community Council General Meetings in Orkney.

2021 Minutes: Minutes of the Shapinsay Community Council Meetings held in 2021.
2018 Minutes: Minutes of Shapinsay Community Council meetings in 2018.

South Ronaldsay and Burray Community Council

Details on a General Meeting for the South Ronaldsay and Burray Community Council.

2018 Minutes: Minutes of South Ronaldsay and Burray Community Council meetings in 2018.

St Andrews and Deerness Community Council

Details on a General Meeting for the St Andrews and Deerness Community Council.

2020 Minutes: The minutes for the 2020 St Andrews and Deerness Community Council meetings.
2019 Minutes: Minutes of St Andrews and Deerness Community Council meetings in 2019.
2018 Minutes: Minutes of St Andrews and Deerness Community Council meetings in 2018.

Stromness Community Council

Details on all the meetings to the current date for the Stromness Community Council.

2021 Minutes: The Stromness Community Council Minutes for the year 2021.
2020 Minutes: The minutes for the 2020 Stromness Community Council meetings.

Stronsay Community Council

Details on all the meetings held to date for the Stronsay Community Council.

2018 Minutes: Minutes of Stronsay Community Council meetings in 2018.

Westray Community Council

Information on the minutes of the Westray Community Council.

2021 Minutes: The minutes for the Westray Community Council Meetings of 2021.
2018 Minutes: Minutes of Westray Community Council meetings in 2018.

Community Planning

Details of the Council's joint working with local organisations to provide services to the local community.

Get Involved

Information on Consultation and Engagement.

Community Conversations

A summary of the main issues raised by local people during Orkney Islands Council’s Community Conversation meetings held in June 2018.

Participation Requests

Information on Participation Requests.

Polling Districts and Places Consultation

Polling Districts and Places Consultation.

Orkney's Community Wind Farm Project

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.

Elections

Details about elections administered by Orkney Islands Council.

Ways to vote: Find out more about registering to vote and ways to vote in the 4 May 2017 Elections.
Register to vote

Emergency Planning

Information about Orkney Islands Council's Emergency Planning.

Business Continuity: Information and advice on Business Continuity.
Precautions in Case of Pandemic: Precautions in Case of Pandemic.
Flotta Oil Terminal: Off-Site Emergency Plan for Flotta Oil Terminal.
Flooding Information: Information about what to do before, during and after a flood.
Winter Safety: Information and advice on safety during extreme weather.
PREVENT: Information on PREVENT - part of the UK Government’s Counter-Terrorism strategy (also known as CONTEST).

Our Meetings

Dates and details of Council Meetings.

Diary of Council Meetings: Dates and details of Council Meetings.

Our Plans

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.

Our Policies

Information on Council Policies.

Anti-Fraud Policy: Corporate Anti-Fraud Policy.
British Sign Language Local Plan 2018-2024: Information on the British Sign Language Local Plan for 2018-2024.
Carbon Management Programme: Information on the Carbon Management Programme.
Data Protection Policy: Information on the Data Protection Policy.
Disability Equality Scheme: Information on the Disability Equality Scheme.
Financial Regulations: Information on Financial Regulations.
Gender Equality Scheme: Information about OIC's Gender Equality Scheme.
Health and Safety Policy: Information on the Health and Safety Policy.
Race Equality Scheme: Information on the Race Equality Scheme.
Records Management: Information about the Council's Records Management Policy.
Smoking Policy: Information on the Orkney Islands Council Smoking Policy (2009) in Council premises or worksites.
Reuse of information and copyright: Details for reuse of information and copyright.
Council Risk Register: Orkney Islands Council’s Risk Register lists the threats to our services and planned developments and improvements.

Our Structure

Details of the organisational structure of Orkney Islands Council.

Human Resources and Performance

Information on Human Resources, Performance and Equality for Orkney Islands Council.

Human Resources

Information about Human Resources for Orkney Islands Council.

Learning and Development: High quality service provision is at the heart of our organisation. A motivated, highly skilled, committed and flexible workforce is key to achieving this.
Working for the Council: Useful information for people considering working for Orkney Islands Council.
Employee Information: We provide advice, information and professional support to managers and employees on all employment related matters.
Terms and Conditions: Details of Council Employee terms and conditions, including teachers and lecturers.
Teaching with Orkney Islands Council: Teaching vacancy information from Orkney Islands Council.
Employee Benefits: Information on employee benefits.
Equal Opportunities: Information on Equal Opportunities within Orkney Islands Council, including access to our Equal Opportunities Policy Statement.
Vacancies: Information on vacancies available at Orkney Islands Council.
Criminal Record Checks: Information on criminal record checks for posts where these are necessary.
MyView: Information and guidance on Orkney Islands Council’s Electronic Payslip System - MyView.

Performance

Reporting on the performance of Orkney Islands Council Services.

Council Strategic Planning Framework

Information on the Council's Strategic Planning Framework.

Strategic and Service Level Plans

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.
Council Plan: Orkney Islands Council’s key priorities and targets.
Council Service Plans: Services and activities provided by the Council.

Monitoring and Managing Performance

Reports on the OIC's progress with its strategic and service plans.

Local Outcomes Improvement Plan

Orkney Partnership’s Local Outcomes Improvement Plan.

Council Plan Monitoring

Council Plan monitoring reports which show how well we are meeting our key priorities and targets.

Statutory Performance Indicator Monitoring

Statutory Performance Indicators, year by year for Orkney Islands Council.

Local Government Benchmark Framework Indicator Monitoring

Local Government Benchmark Framework Indicator Monitoring.

Service Plan and Performance Indicator Monitoring

Service plan monitoring reports.

SPM to 31 March 2021: Service plan monitoring reports 6 months to 31 March 2021.
SPM to 30 September 2020: The service plan performance monitoring reports for six months ending 30 September 2020.

Annual Performance Reports

The Annual Performance Report is structured around Council priorities, and uses various measures to show how well the Council performed.

Performance Reporting within Particular Council Areas

Public Performance within Particular Council Areas.

Responsiveness to its Communities: Information on how to access reports and publications on Council consultations and engagements.
Revenues and Service Costs: Information on how to access reports and publications relating to revenues and service costs.
Employees: The 2013 Council Staff Survey.
Assets: Information on how to access reports and publications relating to Council Assets.
Procurement Information: Information on how to access reports and publications relating to procurement.
Sustainable Development: Information on how to access reports and publications relating to sustainable development.
Benefits Administration: Information on how to access reports and publications relating to benefits administration.
Community Care: Information on how to access reports and publications relating to community care.
Criminal Justice Social Work: Information on how to access reports and publications relating to criminal justice social work.
Cultural and Community Services: Information on how to access reports and publications relating to cultural and community services.
Education of Children: Information on how to access reports and publications relating to the education of children.
Child Protection and Children's Social Work: Information on how to access reports and publications relating to child protection and children's social work.
Housing and Homelessness: Information on how to access reports and publications relating to housing and homelessness.
Protective Services: Information on how to access reports and publications relating to protective services, including environmental health and trading standards.
Roads and Lighting: Information on how to access reports and publications relating to roads and lighting.
Waste Management Services: Information on how to access reports and publications relating to waste management.
General Scrutiny Reports: Information on how to access reports and publications relating to the general scrutiny of the Council.

Equality and Diversity

Details of OIC's Equality and Diversity Strategy, schemes and policies.

OIALB Equality Impact Assessments: Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board Equality Impact Assessments.

Public Notices

The latest Public Notices for Orkney Islands Council.

Lord-Lieutenant of Orkney

Information regarding the Lord-Lieutenant of Orkney.

Contact Us

Contact details for Orkney Islands Council.

Customer Services

Information on Customer Services at Orkney Islands Council.

Freedom of Information

Freedom of Information.

Guide to Information and Publication Scheme: Orkney Islands Council Guide to Information and Publication Scheme.

Out of hours

Emergency contact details for Orkney Islands Council services.

OIC Updates

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions: Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Staff - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

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

The Service Directory lists all services provided by Orkney Islands Council.

Business and Trade

Information and support relating to Business and Trade within Orkney.

Business Gateway

Details about support for new and existing businesses in Orkney.

Business Gateway Workshops: Information on Business Gateway Workshops in Orkney.

Business Development

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

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

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

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

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

Information on property for sale in Orkney.

28 Junction Road, Kirkwall: For Sale - 28 Junction Road, Kirkwall.
Factory, Garson Park: For Sale - Factory at Garson Park, Stromness.
Watersfield - Self Build Serviced Housing Plots: Watersfield, Kirkwall - Self Serviced Build Plots, Reference: 40/0448.

Properties for Lease

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

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

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.

Workplace Health and Safety

Information on Health and Safety in the workplace.

Business Improvement District - BIDs

Find out information about the Kirkwall Business Improvement District (BIDs).

Community Learning and Development

Information about Community Learning and Development in Orkney.

Adult Learning

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.

ESOL: Information regarding English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL).

CLD Strategic Guidance

Information about the Community Learning and Development strategic guidance.

Contact Us - CLD Services

Contacts for Community Learning and Development Services in Orkney.

Community Learning Classes

Community Learning classes and courses available in Orkney.

Youth Work

Information about youth work in Orkney.

Youth Club Details: Information and details about youth clubs in Orkney.
Youth Achievement Awards: Information about the Youth Achievement Awards.
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.

Orkney Youth Voice

Orkney Youth Voice - Find out how OIC helps young people have their say.

We Learn - We Grow

Information about community learning classes in Orkney.

Employability Support

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)

Information about Redundancy Support (PACE).

PACE: Partnership Action for Continuing Employment (PACE).

Young Person's Guarantee

Information about The Young Person's Guarantee.

Education and Learning

Information and Services for Education and Learning.

Schools

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

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 Contact Information

Contact information for schools in Orkney.

School Catering

Information on school catering services.

School Enrolments

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

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.

Early Learning and Childcare

Information on services relating to early learning and childcare in Orkney.

Forms: Early Learning and Childcare Forms - including childminder registration.
Settings and Childminders: Childminders, Nursery and Pre-School settings in Orkney.

Instrumental Music Service

Information on the Orkney Schools Instrumental Music Service.

Grants, EMAs and Bursaries

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

Information on pupil support.

Education is for All

Information from the Education is for All Handbook.

Visions Values and Definitions

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

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

Information about meeting learning needs.

Coordinated Support Plans: Information on Coordinated Support Plans.

Developing Inclusive Practice

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

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

Information on legislation enforced by the Council to safeguard public health and quality of life issues.

Environmental Health

Information and advice on everything related to environmental health in Orkney.

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.

Fly-Tipping

Information on fly-tipping in Orkney.

Food Safety

Details on Food Safety in Orkney.

Pollution

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

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.

Idling Vehicles

An idling engine produces up to twice as many exhaust emissions as an engine in motion.

Trading Standards

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.

Finance Services

Information on all finance services provided by Orkney Islands Council.

Budgets and Accounting

These web pages contain information on the Council's Statement of Accounts, Revenue Estimates and Financial Regulations.

National Fraud Initiative: Information on the National Fraud Initiative in Scotland.
Pension Fund Annual Reports: Pension Fund Annual Reports and Accounts published by Orkney Islands Council.
Revenue Estimates: Archive of Orkney Islands Council's Revenue Estimates.
Statement of Accounts: Archive of Orkney Islands Council's Statement of Accounts.

Pensions

The Pensions Section administers the pension arrangements for all employees of Orkney Islands Council.

Pension Fund Sub-Committee/Pension Board: Information on the Pension Fund Sub-Committee/Pension Board.

Council Charges

Details of the fees and charges which relate to all Council services for 2021 to 2022.

Free Period Products

Free Period Products for Orkney Residents As an Orkney ...

Grants and Funds

Information about Council grants and funds.

Housing Options Guide

Information on a range of housing issues in Orkney.

I am in a property and need advice

Information and advice for those already in a property.

Council Housing

Information for council tenants.

Antisocial Behaviour

Information regarding anti-social behaviour.

Council Homes for rent

Council homes currently available for let.

Council Tax

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

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

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

Information for owner occupiers.

Mortgage Arrears: Information for owner occupiers facing mortgage arrears.

I am homeless or going to become homeless

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

Information and advice for people looking for a new property.

Private Sector Tenants

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

Information for people who are or are looking to become a landlord.

Private Sector Landlords

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

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

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

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

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.
PHoR News: Papdale Halls of Residence - News.
PHoR Newsletters: Papdale Halls of Residence Newsletters
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

Information and services related to law and licensing, including registering births, marriages and deaths, freedom of information and business licensing.

Licence Applications

Information about licences, permits and permissions for various types of activity and business that are issued by Orkney Islands Council.

Alcohol Licensing

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

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.

Bingo: Details on the law in regard to running bingo games for charity or non-commercial purposes.
Lotteries: Information about lotteries.

Marches and Processions

Information on the licensing of Marches, Processions and Parades.

Civic Government Licensing

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.
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

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.

Birth, Marriage and Death

Information about registering births, marriages and deaths.

Birth Registration

Information about registering the birth of your baby.

Death Registration

Information about registering a death.

Deaths

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

Information about the basic requirements for marriage.

Civil Partnerships: Information about civil partnerships.

Registrars

Information about Registrars in Orkney.

RIPSA

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

Information on Leisure and Culture Services in Orkney.

Sport and Leisure

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

Details of Active Schools activities within Orkney.

Plans

Details of Active Schools plans.

Programmes

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

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.

Allotments

Information on allotments available for lease from Orkney Islands Council.

Campsites and Hostels

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.
Rackwick Outdoor Centre: Information on the Rackwick Outdoor Centre.
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

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

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

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

Information on Arts, Museums and Heritage in Orkney.

Museums and Visitor Centres

Information on Museums and Visitor Centres operated by Orkney Islands Council.

The Orkney Museum

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 Visitor Centre and Museum

Information on Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum.

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.

St Magnus Cathedral

Information on St Magnus Cathedral.

Heritage Development

Information on Heritage Development by the Arts, Museums and Heritage Service within Orkney Islands Council.

World War 1 Commemorations

Information and stories to commemorate World War 1.

Marine Services

Details of the Marine Services section of Orkney.

Orkney Health and Care

Information on Social Care, Community Health and Wellbeing jointly provided by OIC and NHS Orkney.

Integration Joint Board (IJB)

Information relating to the Integration Joint Board of Orkney Health and Care.

IJB Latest News and Newsletters

Latest news and newsletters for the Integration Joint Board.

OHAC Strategic Plan

Orkney Health and Care Strategic Commissioning Plan.

Contact Us - IJB

Contact information for the Integration Joint Board.

IJB Finance

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.

Risk Management IJB: Information about Integration Joint Board - Risk Management.
Role Descriptors: Integration Joint Board - descriptions of the roles within the Board.

Health and Social Care Integration

Demonstrating how Orkney is preparing for integration of Health and Social Care services by April 2016 and beyond.

Chief Social Work Officer

Details about the role of the Chief Social Work Officer (CSWO) within the Council.

Child Protection

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

Adult Services Helpdesk

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

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

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

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

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 Health Services

Information on Health Services relating to Children and Families.

Children and Families Social Work Team

Information, advice, guidance and direct practical and therapeutic support to children, young people and their families.

Childcare Partnership: Information about the Orkney Childcare Partnership.
Fostering: Information on Fostering in Orkney.
Youth Justice: Information on agencies responsible for dealing with young people.
Youth Services: Information on the Social Work Youth Service administered by Orkney Health and Care.

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)

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 Childcare and Young People’s Partnership

The Orkney Childcare 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 Parents/Carers: Support for Parents and Carers.
Support for Young Carers: Information and support for Young Carers in Orkney.

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 and Sensory Impairment

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.

Planning and Building

Information on the permissions required in order to develop land and buildings.

Planning

Information about Development Management and its responsibility for planning applications.

Application Search and Submission

Information about the online planning application submission and search process.

Application Types

Information about all types of planning applications.

Aquaculture: Information about fish farming application and fees.

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.

Commenting on an Application

Information on how to comment on a planning application and what happens to the comments.

Material Planning Considerations: Information on material planning considerations.

Appeal a Decision

Information on Appealing a planning decision.

Enforcement

Information on Planning Enforcement.

Report a Planning Breach: Report a planning breach.

Weekly, Extant and Decision Lists

List of current weekly and extant planning lists, and monthly planning decisions.

Service Standards and Performance

Information on Planning's services standards and performance and the Planning Performance Framework (PPF).

Building Standards

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

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

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

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)

Orkney’s terrestrial and marine planning policies and related guidance.

Orkney Local Development Plan

Information about the Orkney Local Development Plan.

The Development Plan Scheme: The Development Plan Scheme 2019.

Planning Policy Advice

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

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

Information about Marine Planning.

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

Details of Orkney Islands Council's work in protecting Orkney's Biodiversity and Natural Heritage Areas; associated legislation and Ranger Services.

Built Heritage

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

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

Information on natural heritage in Orkney.

Biodiversity

Information on and definition of biodiversity in Orkney.

Local Biodiversity Plan: Information on the Local Biodiversity Action Plan in Orkney.

Natural Heritage Areas

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

Information about matters affecting roads, parking and pavements in Orkney.

Permits and Applications

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

Information about car parks in Orkney.

Parking - Disabled People

Information about parking for disabled people including on-street disabled persons' parking places.

Blue Badge Information: How to apply for a Blue Badge.

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

Information and services for Transport in Orkney.

Air Services

Information on the internal air services available in Orkney.

Airfields

Information on airfields located on islands in Orkney.

PPR Form: PPR (Prior Permission Required) form for use for island airfields 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

Information on waste and recycling in Orkney.

Beach Cleaning

Information on Beach Cleaning and 'Pick Up Three Pieces'.

Commercial Waste

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

Information on recycling and reuse in Orkney.

Household Waste Recycling Centres

Information on Household Waste Recycling Centres in Orkney.

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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?

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

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.

Meetings and Events

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.

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