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A new no-fuss guide for anyone seeking work in Orkney is due to launch later this month, on Thursday (29 August).

Flood forecasting from SEPA indicates a risk of coastal flooding at a number of vulnerable locations around Orkney this evening (Tuesday 20 August) and/or Wednesday evening.

East Kirk car park in Kirkwall will close from this Friday (16 August) afternoon at 5pm to prepare for line painting works on Saturday.

A lovely story about how an employability course - jointly developed by UHI Orkney, the Local Employability Partnership and the Council's Community Learning and Development Employability team - is supporting the local industry and changing lives.

A summing up of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 19 August 2024

Thursday's 'catch up' waste collection for Westray has been cancelled due to vehicle issues.

Tenants, applicants for council housing and other housing stakeholders are being asked to help feedback on the Council’s current approach to tenant participation and engagement. 

A rolling update of disruptions to Council services today, 12 August, due to challenging weather conditions.

A summing up of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for the Dounby and County show period and through to 18 August.