Right now is an exciting time to consider a career in early learning and child care, with several positions now being advertised by Orkney Islands Council, at its settings across Mainland Orkney.

Orkney Islands Council Leader James Stockan has written to Transport Minister Graham Dey to express concerns about the lack of a Stromness to Scrabster ferry service for two weeks in early 2022.

Orkney Islands Council has launched a recruitment drive to strengthen Orkney’s dedicated Care at Home Service.

There is a national shortage of care staff and unfortunately Orkney is no different  - but that is something the Council is hoping to change with your help.

Tucked away in a fairly snug but warm office at the Council’s winter maintenance headquarters at Hatston, you will find a small team who are in charge of getting the gritter drivers to where they need to be.

Orkney Islands Council is advising customers there may be a delay when making payments in person on Monday 13 December as upgrades to OIC’s payments system are carried out.