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Local archaeologist hangs up her trowel after digging deep into Orkney’s past for quarter of a century
The thrill of never quite knowing what great archaeological find may quite literally be unearthed next is certainly going to be missed by Julie Gibson, who recently retired as Orkney Islands Archaeologist.
It’s a role Julie has held since the late 1990s, but she has now passed the mantle on to Paul Sharman, whose archaeological links with Orkney stretch back to the 1980s when as a fledgling archaeology student, he first got a glimpse of the treasures to be found all over the island.
14 November 2022
High performing Buildings Standards Service gets seal of approval yet again
The high performing Building Standards Service in Orkney has, once again, been reappointed as building standards verifier in Orkney for a further six years.
The Council was notified of the news by letter from the Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights, Patrick Harvie MSP who commended the service for its “continuous improvement and wider commitment across the authority”.
10 November 2022
Road works update for week starting 14 November
The week starting 14 November will see drainage survey works in central Kirkwall starting Monday, festive lighting work in central Kirkwall, Stromness and the Hup from Tuesday, and ongoing road closures on Brodgar Road (with a move to Phase 2 and closures between Ring of Brodgar car park and Buckan Cottage expected early in the week).
10 November 2022
Are you power cut prepared this winter?
Orkney’s Local Emergency Coordination Group (OLECG) is encouraging local householders to take some time now to ensure they’ve got all they need to hand if there are power cuts over the winter months.
10 November 2022
You can still put yourself forward to stand as a Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Orkney – but time is running out!
If you are aged 14-25 and would like to know more, please contact the Council’s Community Learning Officer Richard.smith@orkney.gov.uk
Nominations to put yourself forward as a candidate will be open until 2pm 11 November.
Former MSYP for Orkney, Jack Norquoy, says young voices are vital for the future wellbeing of our nation.
09 November 2022
