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EV charger update
Seven new electric vehicle (EV) chargers have been brought into action in Orkney in recent weeks.
01 July 2021
Survey announced to build creative ambitions together
The University of the Highlands and Islands centre for island creativity wants to hear from creative businesses, practitioners and professionals in Shetland, Orkney and the Outer Hebrides as part of research into the economic and social impact of the islands’ creative sector.
01 July 2021
OIC’s community spirited unsung heroes – Andrew Hamilton
Orkney Islands Council is proud of its workforce – many of whom will be your friends, neighbours or relatives - with over a quarter of Orkney’s working population employed with the local authority.
01 July 2021
First hour free summer parking starts
Orkney Islands Council is reminding drivers that a ‘first hour free’ approach at car parks across Kirkwall and Stromness for the 2021 summer period starts tomorrow, 1 July.
30 June 2021
Retiring teacher has given 37 years’ service to Westray school and community
A popular teacher heard the school bell ring for the last time at the end of term after an amazing 37 years at Westray Junior High School.
30 June 2021