Latest News
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Orkney's Cruise Season comes to an end
Orkney has received its final cruise call of the season.
29 September 2017
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Ballot Paper reminder
Voters in Orkney are reminded that their Community Council ballot papers must be returned by October 12.
29 September 2017
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Rae Freedom of Orkney ceremony this weekend
A ceremony in Stromness this weekend will bestow the Freedom of Orkney upon explorer Dr John Rae.
29 September 2017
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Childcare and Social Care on the agenda at Meet the Buyer event
Local businesses are being reminded about the Council’s forthcoming ‘Meet the Buyer’ day – as the final programme for the event is announced.
29 September 2017
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Council to commission new pilot vessel
Orkney Islands Council has given its approval for the purchase of a new pilot launch.
29 September 2017
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Holyrood comes to Orkney to hear views on Islands Bill
The Scottish Parliament’s Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee will hold a public meeting in Orkney on Monday evening (2 October).
28 September 2017
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Orkney’s Sustainable Energy Strategy unveiled
A Sustainable Energy Strategy for Orkney was launched as part of the official opening of the world leading Surf ‘n’ Turf project.
28 September 2017
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Surf 'n' Turf hydrogen fuel cell unveiled in Orkney
The pioneering Surf 'n' Turf hydrogen community energy project has been launched in Orkney by the Scottish Government's Business, Innovation and Energy Minister, Paul Wheelhouse.
28 September 2017
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Local groups urged to go for the ‘perfect package’ of community funding
Groups in Orkney who are looking to carry out a community based project are being urged to consider applying for Orkney Islands Council’s ‘perfect package’ of funding – the LEADER fund and the Community Development Fund.
26 September 2017
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Energy saving funding available
The Council is reminding residents of funding that could help cut fuel bills and keep homes warm this winter.
25 September 2017
