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Get into Summer campaign launched
After a challenging year for many children and young people and with the school holidays fast approaching, the Council’s Sport and Leisure Team are delighted to announce Orkney’s participation in a national campaign to further develop and enhance the range of activities on offer locally this summer.
23 June 2021
Grainshore Road - Link to Hatston closed
Tomorrow, 24 June, the Grainshore Link road which takes traffic into Hatston straight from the A965 (Kirkwall to Finstown Road) will be closed for road works.23 June 2021
European Union Settlement Scheme deadline approaching
European Union citizens resident in Orkney are being reminded of the 30 June deadline to apply for “settled or pre-settled” status to enable onward living in the UK and the protection of their rights.
23 June 2021
Free school meal financial support extended over the summer holidays
Almost 150 families in Orkney are to benefit from free school meal financial support over the summer holidays.
23 June 2021
“For Kids’ Sake” – child protection campaign urges everyone to be alert for signs of abuse or neglect
A new school holiday campaign being launched this week urges everyone in Orkney to enjoy plenty of summer fun time with extended family and friends after months of pandemic restrictions, but to be alert for signs that the lockdown experience was anything but fun for some children.
23 June 2021