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A national walk to school campaign was launched at Kirkwall’s Papdale Primary School today, Wednesday.
2 September 2021
They weren’t fishing for compliments with their latest art project at Papa Westray’s Community School – but they “shoal” have netted them!
1 September 2021
The Visual Artists and Craft Makers (VACMA) fund aimed at supporting artists in the county to develop their practice will open for the eighth year running on 1 September.
1 September 2021
The Building Standards Division publication – ‘Making a good quality building warrant application’ will be useful for all applicants and agents submitting a building warrant application.
It provides procedural and technical checklists and promotes using competent professionals to help produce a quality application as they have the knowledge and understanding of the system, process and regulations.
1 September 2021
Council employees Neil and Sarah Taylor have been named Orkney “Local Heroes” for the contribution they made to the community by operating a soup kitchen during the pandemic for those in need.
30 August 2021
Local bus operator, Stagecoach, has today confirmed the first 5 vehicles from the brand new fleet for Orkney will arrive in October 2021.
30 August 2021
Orkney would appear to be retaining its place as the UK’s most popular cruise ship destination – with a potentially record-breaking near 200 cruise ships booked to call into local waters during 2022.
30 August 2021
The Council’s Educational Psychology Service has teamed up with Togetherall to set up a safe, anonymous online support service 24/7 for young people in Orkney.
30 August 2021
The Council is disappointed to announce that fly-tipping at Cursiter Quarry HWRC has led to its temporary closure.
30 August 2021
A Council-supported development programme has significantly changed the lives of a group of young people in Orkney – opening up employment and further education opportunities.
30 August 2021