The A-Z of Services is a list of public services provided by Orkney Islands Council, alphabetically arranged and hyper-linked to the web page where the topic is discussed in greater detail. This is very similar to the way a traditional index, that is usually found to the rear of non-fiction books, works.
Menu Title starting with A
A Helping Hand
Information and services for Transport in Orkney.
About Community Councils
Additional Information on Community Councils in Orkney.
Access for Repairs
Information regarding access for repairs for private sector landlords.
Access Legislation
Information about the legislation relating to public access rights in Scotland.
Access to Recycling Centres
Access to recycling centres in Orkney for disposal of commercial waste.
Accessibility
Website Accessibility information and guidance for visitors to the Orkney Islands Council website.
Accommodation
Information relating to the accommodation provided in the Papdale Halls of Residence.
Active Schools
Details of Active Schools activities within Orkney.
Active Schools Monitoring Data
Active Scotland Outcomes Framework (ASOF) Survey.
ActiveLife
Information about ActiveLife - Orkney’s exciting new leisure scheme offering unlimited access to 12 different sports and leisure venues across the county.
Activities
Information relating to the activities available to residents of the Papdale Halls of Residence.
Additional Support
Information about additional support in education.
Additional Support Needs In Education
Information about additional support needs in education.
Admissions
Information regarding admissions to the Papdale Halls of Residence.
Adult Abuse and Protection - what you need to know
Adult Abuse and Protection - what you need to know.
Adult Day Services
Information regarding day centres for older people and adults with physical disabilities.
Adult Learning
Information about adult learning opportunities, including link to Community Learning Classes, available in Orkney.
Adult Permanent Residential Care Charges
Information on Adult Permanent Residential Care Charges.
Adult Protection Biennial Report
The Adult Protection Biennial Report for 2016 to 2018.
Adult Protection Investigations
Information on Adult Support and Protection Investigations.
Adult Residential Care
Information on Residential Care (Care Homes).
Adult Respite and Short Break Contacts
Information on adult respite and short break services.
Adult Respite and Short Breaks
Information on respite and short breaks for adults and carers.
Adult Respite Charges
Adult respite charges.
Adult Services Helpdesk
Information on health and care services for adults.
Adult Social Work Team
Information on services available for older people and adults with disabilities.
Adult Support and Protection
Information on Adult Support and Protection.
Adult Supported Accommodation
Information on Supported Accommodation for adults.
Adverse Weather Plans
Advice, information and services available in the event of severe weather including flooding and winter weather.
Advertisement of Contract Opportunities
Details of OIC procurement and contract advertising procedures.
Advice and Information
Find out where to get advice and information on Welfare Reforms.
Advice for Businesses
Information on advice for Businesses.
Advice for Consumers
Information on advice for consumers.
Affordable Serviced Sites
Information regarding affordable service sites in Orkney.
After School
Details of Active Schools after school clubs.
Agricultural Waste
Agricultural waste information.
Air Pollution
Information on air pollution management in Orkney.
Air Services
Information on the internal air services available in Orkney.
Airfields
Information on airfields located on islands in Orkney.
Alcohol Licensing
Details of the licensing process under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
All Age Learning Disability Team
Information on the All Age Learning Disability Team, what services they can provide, criteria for referral and details of the referral process.
Allocation of Residential Care
Information about how we allocate residential care accommodation.
Allocation of Residential Care
Information regarding residential care allocation.
Allotments
Information on allotments available for lease from Orkney Islands Council.
Amenity and Minimising Obtrusive Lighting
Amenity and Minimising Obtrusive Lighting Public Consultation.
Amenity and Minimising Obtrusive Lighting
The Draft Planning Policy Advice: Amenity and Minimising Obtrusive Lighting will be published for public consultation on 7 November 2019.
Analogue Switch Off
Analogue Switch Off FAQ
Angela's Story
A local person's experience of bereavement through suicide.
Animal Licences
Information on Animal Licences and Animal Movement Licences in Orkney.
Animal Welfare
Information on Animal Welfare in Orkney.
Annual Assurance Statement – Housing Services
Annual Assurance Statement covering housing services’ performance.
Annual IJB Performance Report
Integration Joint Board (IJB) Performance information reports.
Annual Notification
Information on annual notification regarding banding and charges for council tax in Orkney.
Annual Performance Report 2003-04
Details of Orkney Islands Council's Annual Performance Report for 2003-2004.
Annual Performance Report 2004-05
Details of Orkney Islands Council's Annual Performance Report for 2004-2005.
Annual Performance Reports
The Annual Performance Report is structured around Council priorities, and uses various measures to show how well the Council performed.
Anti-Fraud Policy
Corporate Anti-Fraud Policy.
Appeal a Decision
Information on Appealing a planning decision.
Application Search and Submission
Information about the online planning application submission and search process.
Application Types
Information about all types of planning applications.
Apply for Council Tax Benefit
Information on applying for Council Tax Reduction.
Apply for Housing Benefit
Information on applying for housing benefit in Orkney.
April 2019 launch events
Details of the launch events for Orkney's Community Wind Farm project - Quanterness.
April 2019 launch events
Details of the launch events for Orkney's Community Wind Farm project - Faray.
Aquaculture
Supplementary Guidance: Aquaculture.
Aquaculture
Information about fish farming application and fees.
Aquaculture – Planning Policy
Aquaculture – Planning Policy.
Aquaculture Strategic Environmental Assessment
Strategic Environmental Assessment documents relating to the Supplementary Guidance: Aquaculture.
Aquaculture Water Quality Impact Modelling Assessment
Information on Aquaculture Water Quality Impact Modelling Assessment.
Archaeological Fund
Information on the Archaeological projects in Orkney.
Archaeology
Archaeology - Discovering Hidden Kirkwall.
Arts Opportunities and Funding
Details of funding opportunities for arts and cultural projects.
Arts, Museums and Heritage
Information on Arts, Museums and Heritage in Orkney.
Assets
Information on how to access reports and publications relating to Council Assets.
Athlete Travel Award Scheme
Frequently Asked Questions - Early Learning and Nurseries.
Attendance at Committee
Records of Elected Members Attendance at Council and Committee Meetings.
Available Garages and Plots
Information regarding garages and garage sites available through Orkney Islands Council.
