Latest News
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Orkney Travel Matters survey extended
The Orkney Travel Matters survey has been extended to allow more households to have their say on how active travel can be supported in the county.
3 April 2023
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Birsay ideas out for consultation
Community views are being sought on initial ideas to improve access issues at Birsay village and the Brough of Birsay car park.
28 March 2023
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Carers Conference a first for community heroes
Save the date! A special conference for the many unpaid carers in Orkney will take place at the Picky Centre on 18 May 2023.
28 March 2023
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It's not too late to tell us your Orkney Travel Matters
Over 500 folk have had their say on travel habits in Orkney through the Orkney Travel Matters survey – and the feedback has been exceptional. But we’d love to hear from more households.
19 March 2023
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Your Orkney Travel Matters Survey has landed!
A reminder to help shape active and green travel in the county by taking part in the Orkney Travel Matters survey.
3 March 2023
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Have you had your say on Orkney Travel Matters?
Have you had your say on Orkney Travel Matters?
24 February 2023
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OIC Welcomes Progress on Local Development Plan Guidance as NPF4 Adopted
Orkney Islands Council has welcomed the adoption of the Scottish Government’s National Planning Framework this week.
17 February 2023
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Community ideas sought for Finstown and St Margaret's Hope improvements
St Margaret's Hope and Finstown are cracking places for locals and visitors alike - but are there any changes that could make them even better?
16 February 2023
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Have your say - Enhanced Housing Survey
Orkney Islands Council (OIC) is embarking on an extended programme of community and stakeholder consultation to help it address the challenges that Orkney Island residents, and people coming to Orkney to work or study in the future, are facing in relation to access to housing.
1 February 2023
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Council commissions new research into housing needs
Orkney Islands Council is honing in on housing pressures by launching an enhanced programme of research through community and stakeholder engagement.
1 February 2023