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Additional measures needed to support Marine Services through staffing challenge
Orkney Islands Council is to consider what additional measures can be taken to support the work of Marine Services, as they look to overcome significant staffing challenges.
31 October 2023
OIC allocated Scottish Government funding for potential additional support learning centre.
Orkney Islands Council has today (Monday 30th October) received notification that is has been successful in being allocated Scottish Government funding towards a potential new additional support for learning centre for children and young people in Orkney.
31 October 2023
Funding bids invited for educational projects
Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications to its trust fund for support towards educational projects that benefit people in Orkney - such as a volunteering trip for Stromness Academy pupils to help repair sheep dykes vital to the island.
30 October 2023
'Atmospheres' - A brand new exhibition by local artist Russell Gilmour
Next week sees the opening of a new exhibition at the Orkney Museum, Tankerness House, Kirkwall.
‘Atmospheres’ is a collection of paintings and drawings by local artist, Russell Gilmour. Those that have visited Russell's previous exhibition will be able to view a brand new set of artworks of Magnus Cathedral.
27 October 2023
Digital Connectivity
Residents and businesses across Orkney are being urged to investigate opportunities to access faster broadband through a Scottish Government initiative.
27 October 2023