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Stromness Community Council Election of new members
Folk in Stromness are being advised there will be a public meeting on Monday 30 September to elect new members onto the community council.
There are currently three vacancies.
16 September 2024
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Bird keepers reminded to register
Orkney Islands Council’s Trading Standards team is reminding bird keepers to check if they now need to register their birds, under new UK-wide legislation coming into force from December.
16 September 2024
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Football Community Programme heading to the Isles
A Council and Scottish Football Association (SFA) “Isles Community Programme” will be kicking off later this month.
16 September 2024
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Picky running track reopens to a resounding welcome from athletes
Extensive refurbishment of the Picky running track was completed this week, with the painting of the white lines.
12 September 2024
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Orkney Museum welcomes home Stanley Cursiter donation
An untitled painting by one of Orkney’s best-known artists – Stanley Cursiter – has been gifted to the Orkney Museum to go on public display in its original island context.
12 September 2024
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Kirkwall Orkney Matters 2 event – date announced
The date for the Orkney Matters 2 Kirkwall event has been announced.
11 September 2024
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Don’t lose your vote - residents in Orkney urged to check voter registration details
Orkney residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
9 September 2024
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Orkney Towns Board Chair calls on UK Government to set clear expectations for fund
Chair of the Orkney Towns Board, Stephen Hagan, has said that work on the Orkney Towns Fund is continuing, despite follow-up information from the UK Government remaining outstanding.
6 September 2024
