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Fund established for isles shopping
A funding mechanism has been established by Orkney Islands Council to support isles residents in buying goods from the isles shops.
With internal ferry travel restrictions currently in place due to Covid-19, isles residents are mainly reliant on island-based shops for their shopping rather than mainland supermarkets - where prices may be cheaper.
16 April 2020
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£5m business support fund established by Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council has established an initial £5m fund to support local businesses during the coronavirus pandemic.
The fund will be set up to provide grants and loans and comes primarily from the Strategic Reserve Fund and supplemented by a mix of Crown Estate funding and the Council's Renewable, Redevelopment and Regeneration Fund.
16 April 2020
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Evie Nursery Inspection Results
A recent inspection of Evie Primary School’s nursery by the Care Inspectorate has graded the ‘quality of care and support’ and the ‘quality of staffing’ as ‘five - very good’.
16 April 2020
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Covid-19 - further groups identified to receive additional support
A second wave of people identified as most at risk from Covid-19 are to receive essential assistance thanks to a new national helpline, which will work in partnership with the Orkney Coronavirus Community Support Hub.
15 April 2020
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Covid-19 – OLECG offers thanks
Orkney Local Emergency Co-ordination Group (OLECG) has thanked people across the county for their response to the coronavirus pandemic and urged that measures to slow the spread of infection continue to be followed.
15 April 2020
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Barriers survey – less than a week to share your views
People in Orkney have until Wednesday next week to take part in a survey on options the Council might consider in response to wave over-topping at the second Churchill Barrier.
9 April 2020
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Covid-19 – business grant help reaches nearly £3 million
Nearly £3 million has been awarded by Orkney Islands Council in Government grants to businesses to help during the coronavirus pandemic.
9 April 2020
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Illegal dumping appeal
Orkney Islands Council is appealing for people to avoid leaving domestic waste outside Household Recycling Centres, which are now closed because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
8 April 2020
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Keyworker childcare over Easter
Childcare for the children of keyworkers continues to be on offer over the Easter holiday period - to help parents and carers play their part in Orkney’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.
8 April 2020
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Covid-19 – OLECG meets 7 April 2020
Key agencies working to support the Orkney community during the coronavirus pandemic met today in response to the latest developments in the outbreak.
7 April 2020
