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Temporary Closure of Road in Stromness for RNLI Open day
Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while RNLI Stromness hold an event.
20 June 2024
OIC P&R Committee Supports Orkney 2025 Financial Ask
An additional direct funding award of £400k for the Orkney 2025 Island Games has been recommended by Orkney Islands Council's Policy and Resources Committee.
That recommendation will now go to Full Council on 2 July.
19 June 2024
Orkney Islands Council launches recruitment incentive schemes
Orkney Islands Council has launched two recruitment incentive schemes to encourage more people to join its social care workforce.
There is a shortage of carers joining the profession across the country and, over recent years, the Council has faced unprecedented challenges in recruiting to its health and social care workforce
19 June 2024
Olympic and Parish Cup events ignited at day care centres
Great sporting events are for all ages as was witnessed recently when two Council-run day centres teamed up to compete in their annual Parish and Olympic Cup events.
18 June 2024
“Compassion, dignity and respect” shown to people attending West Mainland Day Centre, Inspectors found
People attending the West Mainland Day Centre in Dounby experience “compassion, dignity and respect”, according to the Care Inspectorate.
18 June 2024