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Full steam ahead for Freyja of Scapa
It’s been full steam ahead for the Council’s third new tug - Freyja of Scapa - since the vessel was cleared for service on Friday (28 October) by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).
Following a successful MCA inspection and transfer to the UK flag, the 32-metre vessel made her way to her home base of Scapa on Saturday morning to prepare for the first operation – a ship-to-ship transfer between the Eagle Blane and the Front Polaris, which got underway on Sunday evening.
31 October 2022
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Housing Services Annual Report published
Orkney Islands Council’s Housing Services Annual Report 2021-2022 has been published and details a strong performance across a number of areas.
The Annual Report looks at how the service is performing in comparison to the previous two years and against similar local authorities – Shetland and Highland - and the Scottish average using national performance measures.
31 October 2022
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Bird keepers urged to be vigilant as avian flu protection zone announced
Orkney Islands Council’s animal welfare team is urging all bird keepers to be aware of their obligations following confirmation of cases of bird flu in Firth over the weekend.
31 October 2022
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New EV charges come into effect
Updated charges are due to come into force this week (1 November) for local drivers using the Council’s Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure in the county.
31 October 2022
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Free breakfasts on the table for Orkney College students
Hallowe’en may be fast approaching, but the news we have to share is far from ghastly….in fact it’s positively spooktacular!
We all know a healthy and filling breakfast can set you up for the day, so Orkney College UHI is now offering all its students the opportunity to boost their brainpower by starting the day with a free breakfast in the college canteen.
28 October 2022
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2022 Athlete Travel Award Scheme Profile – Jamie Sutherland
Orkney’s Jamie Sutherland is one of 11 local athletes benefiting from the sportscotland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS) this year.
28 October 2022
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Keeping Orkney Safe – Bonfire Night
The Orkney Community Safety Partnership wants everyone to remember, remember the 5th of November for all the right reasons in 2022!
Police Scotland, The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and Orkney Islands Council’s Trading Standards and Environmental Health Services are issuing a combined safety message ahead of this year’s bonfire night which falls on a Saturday.
28 October 2022
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Road works update for week starting 31 October
A summing up of road works in the county underway or soon to start:
28 October 2022
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Public toilets to close overnight for Halloween
Public toilets in Orkney will close overnight on Halloween - so go before you guise!
28 October 2022
