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Elected Members have agreed Orkney Islands Council’s budget for the 2021-2022 financial year.

This year’s Orkney nursery registration process has moved online for the first time due to the current COVID-19 restrictions.

Orkney Islands Council is holding a consultation event next week (Thursday 4 March 2021) on proposals to install a new extended slipway and landing jetty at the south end of Faray, in the North Isles.

The children of Papdale Nursery were sure of a big surprise recently with the gift of 94 knitted teddy bears!

Head Teachers at Orkney’s secondary schools have praised the uptake rate among pupils and staff voluntarily taking COVID19 tests.

One of Orkney’s Head Teachers was far from blue when she realised the efforts two of her pupils had gone to recently!

A fund for road and path repairs and improvements across Orkney is being recommended by Councillors.

Orkney’s busy festival programme and visitor attractions draw many to the islands every year. With travel currently restricted, XpoNorth recognises the importance of providing support to Orkney’s cultural economy. In partnership with Orkney Islands Council, XpoNorth will host two seminars which will focus on keeping people connected with the islands during these challenging times.

Eight artists based in Orkney have benefited from bursaries totalling £5,750 in the latest round of Visual Arts and Craft Maker’s Awards (VACMA) 2021-2022.

Elected Members have recommended Orkney Islands Council’s budget for the next financial year.