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Roadworks update for week starting 30 January 2023
A roundup of works underway or soon to start around Orkney, for the week starting Monday 30 January 2023.
27 January 2023
OIC cost of living funding scheme for households now open
A Council cost of living crisis funding scheme for eligible households is open for applications from today (Wednesday 25 January).
It is anticipated that up to around 8,550 households across Orkney – out of a total of around 11,000 – could benefit from the award of £200 per home. The grant award is limited to one payment per household.
25 January 2023
“Getting it right” for the Papdale School family
Papdale Primary School is playing host to a second Wellbeing and Learning Fair next month, building on from the success of the first event in 2022.
On Thursday 2 February, the school doors will be open from 2.30pm-6.30pm for parents, carers and relatives of pupils to come along – not only a chance to meet one another and staff, but also to hear from a number of agencies who will be present to offer up practical support and assistance.
25 January 2023
Third sector cost-of-living fund open for applications
A Third Sector cost-of-living crisis fund opens for applications from today (Tuesday 24 January) in a bid to help organisations meet rising operational costs being faced now.
The Third Sector Cost of Living Crisis Fund is administered by Voluntary Action Orkney (VAO) and funded via the Council through their allocation from the Scottish Government’s Islands Cost Crisis Emergency Fund.
Third Sector organisations in Orkney have been reporting difficulties with covering their rising operational costs. While they are facing these increasing financial pressures, these organisations are also seeing more people coming to them for support.
24 January 2023
Council Appoints to Head of Service Role
Orkney Islands Council has appointed a new Head of Service for Neighbourhood Services.
The appointment of Lorna Richardson is part of a refresh of the Council’s corporate management structure, coming as the organisation strives to improve its performance, deliver on its ambitious priorities and improve confidence in the organisation across staff, partner organisations and the public. Lorna will be responsible for the delivery of critical frontline services such as waste and recycling, roads, burial grounds, engineering and flood management.
24 January 2023
