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Welcome for home energy efficiency funding announcement
Orkney Islands Council has welcomed funding worth just over £1.25 million from the Scottish Government to improve the energy efficiency of homes across the county.
11 July 2022
Scapa Crescent Stopping Up Order Hearing Session Confirmed
The Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) of the Scottish Government is considering a draft stopping up order, to stop up a section of Scapa Crescent, Kirkwall, for car parking related to the proposed expansion of Garden House.
11 July 2022
OIC appoints to Head of Service Posts
Orkney Islands Council has appointed to three vacant Head of Service posts this week.
11 July 2022
1000th visitor for Scapa Flow Museum
Visitor numbers are off to a roaring start at the newly-reopened Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum, with the facility welcoming its 1000th visitor over the weekend.
11 July 2022
Roadworks update for this week
A number of roadworks projects are underway around Mainland Orkney, as detailed below. As usual we would like to thank the public for their understanding as the various woks progress and also apologise for any inconvenience caused.
08 July 2022