Latest News
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Surface dressing update - Monday 4 June
The Council is advising that surface dressing will take place on Monday 4 June on the Bigswell Road in Stenness.
1 June 2018
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Two Headteachers Sought for Orkney Schools
Orkney Islands Council is looking to recruit Head Teachers for two distinct local schools.
1 June 2018
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Surface dressing update - for Friday 1 June
The Council is advising that surface dressing road works will be carried out in two areas tomorrow (Friday 1 June):
31 May 2018
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Council Carrying Out Safety Reviews of Local Headstones
Following an ongoing safety review of the county's cemeteries, Orkney Islands Council is urging local folk to check on their relatives headstones.
31 May 2018
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Islands Bill outcome welcomed as historic achievement
Orkney Islands Council has welcomed the outcome of today’s Islands Bill debate in the Scottish Parliament as an historic and momentous day for Scotland’s island communities.
30 May 2018
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Share your pledge to beat plastic pollution
Orkney Islands Council is urging local residents to share ideas on reducing their plastic footprint, as part of activities to mark World Environment Day on 5 June.
30 May 2018
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Free youth work course opens for applications
Are you a volunteer in youth services, or looking to obtain formal youth work qualifications for work you are already doing? Orkney Islands Council in conjunction with Youth Scotland have launched a rare opportunity for local people to gain a formal youth work qualification - for free.
29 May 2018
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Orkney awarded another £1m towards warm homes
Orkney Islands Council is urging householders to check if they could be eligible for funding to help keep their homes warm and cut fuel bills.
29 May 2018
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Council seeks to strengthen Islands Bill
The Council is asking MSPs to support measures to bolster the Islands Bill during a key stage of its progress through the Scottish Parliament.
29 May 2018
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Mapping Magnus talk comes to Birsay
A talk taking place in Birsay next month will tell the story of an important research and archaeology project carried out as part of the Magnus 900 commemorations.
28 May 2018