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The Council is reminding operators of temporary and holiday accommodation that its consultation on short term lets licensing ends on 7 August, and has published an FAQ.
25 July 2022
Low water levels in areas of Scotland have led to water scarcity reports in some areas. Most of the east coast is now at “Alert or ‘amber’ moderate scarcity” due to an extended period of low river levels and dry weather and due to lowering water tables, Orkney has been raised to “early warning”.
The advice from Scottish Water is for folk to use their water supplies wisely, so Orkney Islands Council is reminding owners of private water supplies (PWS) to do the same and report any concerns they have about water levels or quality to OIC’s Environmental Health team.
22 July 2022
The Council’s Environmental Health team are advising that John West have issued a precautionary recall notice on tins of their sardines due to a suspected microbiological contamination risk.
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22 July 2022
An updates on road works to be mindful of this next week.
21 July 2022
Refurbishment works are due to get underway to further enhance our Orkney Library and Archive building in Kirkwall from 1 August.
21 July 2022
The Council Cancer Challenge has raised over £11,000 for Cancer Research UK at the half-way point – more than double the original target - and donations continue to pour in.
21 July 2022
Advice issued today from NatureScot is for public landings to stop on 23 Scottish islands, including islands in Orkney, to help limit the spread of avian flu and give seabirds the best possible chance to survive and recover from the current severe outbreak.
21 July 2022
Families are being urged to take advantage of a special free drop-in clinic next Thursday where you can have an expert check your child’s car seat set-up.
21 July 2022
A leak has been discovered in the hull of the Earl Thorfinn today Wednesday (20 July) - as a precaution the vessel is currently waiting at Westray pier while divers are arranged to take a look.
20 July 2022
Businesses, venues and organisations in Orkney are being encouraged to check out the Scottish Government's COVID Sense Signage scheme.
19 July 2022