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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.

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Menu Title starting with C

Campsites and Hostels Information on Campsites and Hostels in Orkney.
Carbon Management Programme Information on the Carbon Management Programme.
Care and Repair Information regarding the services provided by Care and Repair.
Care at Home services Information on Care at Home services - care within an individual's own home.
Care at Home Services Orkney Health and Care Partnership is committed to providing flexible, responsive and good quality Care at Home Services, which reflect individual need and preferences, and encourage people to live as independently as possible in their own home, as well as to support carers in their caring role.
Care Inspectorate Information regarding the Care Inspectorate's role in the services provided by the Papdale Halls of Residence.
Careers in Environmental Health Information on careers in environmental health in Orkney.
Carer Support Services Information on Carer Support Services.
Catering Information regarding the catering facilities provided at the Papdale Halls of Residence.
Cathedral entrance proposals The Council is consulting on plans to improve the main entrance to St Magnus Cathedral. Feedback is invited from Cathedral users and the wider Orkney community.
Change of Circumstances Information on change of circumstances regarding Council Tax Reduction in Orkney.
Change of Circumstances Information on change of circumstances in housing benefit in Orkney.
Charges Orkney Health and Care Charges.
Charities and Non Profit Making Organisations Find out information about rates relief for Charities and Non profit Making Organisations.
Chief Social Work Officer Details about the role of the Chief Social Work Officer (CSWO) within the Council.
Chief Social Work Officer Annual Reports Annual reports by the Chief Social Work Officer.
Child Performance Licence Information and guidance about applying for Child Performance Licences.
Child Protection Information on Child Protection for Orkney.
Child Protection and Children's Social Work Information on how to access reports and publications relating to child protection and children's social work.
Child Protection Training This page contains information and updates from the Child Protection Committee Subgroup - Child Protection Training.
Children and Families Information, advice, guidance and direct practical and therapeutic support to children, young people and their families.
Children and Families Service and Criminal Justice Information about the services offered for Children and Families and Criminal Justice.
Chinglebraes and Bossack Information on waste transfer at Chinglebraes and Bossack.
Choice Based Lettings Consultation Choice Based Lettings consultation.
ChooseLife Information booklets and contact telephone numbers for people whose lives are affected by suicide.
ChooseLife Survey Survey on the 'Read between the Lines' campaign ran between January and April 2015.
Cinema Information on the licenses required by the local authority for cinemas.
Civic Government Licences - Approved Licence Lists List of applications approved under delegated powers, the Civic Government Scotland Act 1982.
Civic Government Licensing Information about Civic Government Licensing.
Civil Partnerships Information about civil partnerships.
Claimant Commitment Find out information about the Universal Credit claimant commitment.
Clerks to Community Councils Contact details of the Clerks for the various Community Councils in Orkney.
Club Development Information relating to the development of sports clubs.
Clubgolf Details of the 'firstclub' golf programme within Orkney.
Coaching Information about sports coaching in Orkney.
Collections Information on objects and collections from museums operated by Orkney Islands Council.
Commenting on an Application Information on how to comment on a planning application and what happens to the comments.
Committees The Committees Agendas, Reports and Minutes.
Committees, Sub-committees and Boards Details of Council committees and meetings.
Communication Developing Inclusive Practice - Information about forms of communication.
Communication and Engagement Strategy Orkney Health and Care's Communication and Engagement Strategy.
Community Care Information on how to access reports and publications relating to community care.
Community Centres Information on services and facilities available in Town Halls and Community Centres in Kirkwall and Stromness.
Community Cleaning Initiatives Information on Community Cleaning initiatives.
Community Conversations A summary of the main issues raised by local people during Orkney Islands Council’s Community Conversation meetings held in June 2018.
Community Council Elections Results - 2017 Results by area for the 2017 Community Council Elections in Orkney.
Community Councils Information on Community Councils in Orkney, with map showing Community Council areas.
Community Development Information on Community Development in Orkney.
Community Development Fund Information about the Community Development Fund (CDF).
Community Justice Information about Community Justice - Preventing and reducing further offending by addressing the underlying causes.
Community Learning Classes Community Learning classes and courses available in Orkney.
Community Learning, Leisure and Housing Information on Housing, Homelessness and Schoolcare Accommodation Services in Orkney.
Community Planning Details of the Council's joint working with local organisations to provide services to the local community.
Community Sports Information about community sports.
Community Transport Information on bus services in Orkney.
Competitions Information about local competitions and teams representing Orkney.
Complaints Information relating to the complaints procedure for the Papdale Halls of Residence.
Complaints Procedure Information about Orkney Islands Council's complaints procedure.
Complaints, Compliments and Feedback Information about the complaints, compliments and feedback procedure regarding Orkney Islands Council's services.
Complaints, Compliments and Feedback - OHAC Give feedback, give a compliment or make a complaint regarding services provided by Orkney Health and Care.
Completion Certificates Council's Building Standards Completion Certificate register.
Concerned About a Child What to do if you are concerned about the safety of a child.
Concessionary Travel Information about eligibility criteria and applying for concessionary travel.
Connect Up For Orkney Connect Up For Orkney: Give your technology and small appliances a second life (WEEE recycling project).
Conservation Advice Information and advice on conservation in Orkney.
Conservation Areas Information on conservation areas in Orkney.
Construction Sites Pollution Information on construction sites pollution in Orkney.
Consultation and Engagement (OHAC) Information relating to Orkney Health and Care consultations and engagement.
Consultation and Engagement Report 2016 OHAC Strategic Commissioning Plan Consultation and Engagement Report 2016.
Consultation on Council Charges Consultation on Council Charges.
Consumer Education Information on Consumer Education.
Contact Us Contact details for Orkney Islands Council.
Contact Us - Housing and Homelessness Contact information for Orkney Islands Council's Housing and Homelessness Sections.
Contact Us / Find us Information on how to contact and find the Papdale Halls of Residence.
Contract Standing Orders Details of Orkney Islands Council's Contract Standing Orders.
Contracts Register Live contracts currently in place for Orkney Islands Council and Orkney Islands Council Harbour Authority.
Cooling Tower Registration Information on the registration of cooling towers and evaporative condensers in Orkney.
Coordinated Support Plans Information on Coordinated Support Plans.
Core Paths An overview of the Core Paths Plan and accompanying maps.
Core Paths SEA Information about the Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Core Paths planning consultation.
Corrigall Farm Museum Corrigall Farm Museum - a traditional ‘but and ben’ laid out as a typical Orkney farmhouse and steading in Victorian/late 19th century period.
Council Charges Details of the fees and charges which relate to all Council services for 2023 to 2024.
Council Homes for rent Council homes currently available for let.
Council Housing Information for council tenants.
Council Plan Orkney Islands Council’s key priorities and targets.
Council Plan Monitoring Council Plan monitoring reports which show how well we are meeting our key priorities and targets.
Council Responses to External Consultations Responses that Orkney Islands Council has published and submitted to Scottish Government Consultations.
Council Risk Register OIC's Risk Register lists the threats to our services and planned developments and improvements.
Council Service Plans Services and activities provided by the Council.
Council Strategic Planning Framework Information on the Council's Strategic Planning Framework.
Council Tax Information on council tax at Orkney Islands Council.
Council Tax - Additional Information Additional Information on Council Tax at the OIC.
Council Tax - Arrears Information on arrears in council tax.
Council Tax - Change of Address or Ownership Information on change of address or ownership in council tax in Orkney.
Council Tax - Disabled Band Reductions Information on disabled band reductions on council tax in Orkney.
Council Tax - Discount Information on council tax discounts in Orkney.
Council Tax - Exemptions Information on council tax exemptions in Orkney.
Council Tax and Benefits Information on the Revenues and Benefits Section, including billing, collection and recovery of revenue, and assessment and payment of Housing Benefit claims.
Council Tax Archive Information on council tax charges in former years in Orkney.
Council Tax Banding and Charges Information on banding and charges regarding council tax in Orkney.
Council Tax Enquiries and Payments Information on enquiries and payments regarding Council Tax in Orkney.
Council Tax Reduction Information on Council Tax Reduction in Orkney.
Council Tax Reduction Appeals Information on the Council Tax Reduction Review process.
Council Tenants FAQ's Frequently Asked Questions for Council Tenants.
Councillors Information about Orkney Islands Council's Councillors and Committees.
Councillors Details of Councillors in the Orkney Isles.
Covert Human Intelligence Source Information, policy and procedure regarding the operation of Covert Human Intelligence Source (CHIS) activities.
Covert Surveillance Information about Covert Surveillance (CS).
Creative Learning Network The Creative Learning Network - aims to promote and facilitate creative learning in schools and support the creative curriculum.
Criminal Justice Social Work Information on how to access reports and publications relating to criminal justice social work.
Criminal Justice Team Information on services relating to offenders, community safety and public protection.
Criminal Record Checks Information on criminal record checks for posts where these are necessary.
Cross Contamination Advice to food businesses on controlling cross contamination of E Coli 0157
Cultural and Community Services Information on how to access reports and publications relating to cultural and community services.
Current Charges Information on current charges for council tax in Orkney.
Current Consultations Current Access Consultations.
Current Consultations Information about current consultations underway that are relevant to the review of the Orkney Local Development Plan.
Current Consultations - Housing Services Information regarding Orkney Islands Councils' current housing related consultations.
Current Register of Premises and Personal Licences Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board - Current Register of Premises and Personal Licence information.
Current Year Information Additional Information on Council Tax for the current year.
Curriculum and Community Learning Information on Curriculum and Community Learning in Orkney.
Curriculum for Excellence Information about the implementation of Curriculum for Excellence in Orkney.
Customer Services Information on Customer Services at Orkney Islands Council.