Latest News
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By-election – prospective candidates encouraged to stand
Orkney Islands Council is encouraging people interested in serving their community to consider standing in the by-election for the North Isles ward.
28 July 2020
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OIC seeks new Chief Executive
Orkney Islands Council has started the recruitment process for a new permanent Chief Executive.
28 July 2020
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Education Grants open for applications
Orkney Islands Council is advising that applications are now open for assistance towards the cost of supporting young people to continue their studies.
27 July 2020
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Public toilets - more to re-open
Public toilets at four more sites will re-open on Monday 27 July.
24 July 2020
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REW Ferry Service Survey
People living in Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre are to be asked to help build a picture of how their ferry service is currently used - and how it might develop in future.
24 July 2020
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Bus timetables update
Bus timetables for Orkney Mainland and the linked South Isles return to normal from Monday 27 July.
24 July 2020
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Helliar Holm Lighthouse Maintenance
Maintenance work at Helliar Holm Lighthouse is set to get underway on Monday 27 July.
24 July 2020
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Warm welcome for PM’s ‘unprecedented’ visit
The Leader of Orkney Islands Council has welcomed today’s visit to Orkney by Prime Minister Boris Johnson – following the announcement of government funding for an Islands Growth Deal.
23 July 2020
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£100 million growth deal ‘can transform the islands’
The Leaders of the three Scottish island councils have welcomed the award of £100 million in funding for a growth deal for Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles.
23 July 2020
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Sign up for robotics event
Youngsters in Orkney are being encouraged to take part in a special online robotics event later this month.
22 July 2020
