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Planned strikes by schools’ support staff will have a significant effect on Orkney’s schools and early learning facilities over three days next week if they go ahead.

The majority of schools and nurseries will be closed across Tuesday 26 September, Wednesday 27 September and Thursday 28 September if the situation remains as it is. 

The KGS Anti Racism Group has taken another step in its campaign to tackle the scourge of racism, presenting their school library with anti racism resources for all ages.

Orkney is leading the way in Scotland on raising awareness of domestic abuse in older people thanks to a local campaign being delivered by Women’s Aid Orkney with support from Orkney Health and Care (OHAC).

Reminder forms have been sent to local households this week for folk who are yet to update or verify their details on the electoral register.

A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works, events or cruise - for week starting Monday 18 September.

Saturday 23 September sees unique events take place at two of the Council's Museums.

Our waste team shares some of the top questions folk asked them about recycling, at this year's Dounby Show.

Anyone looking after friends, neighbours or relatives and providing them with vital support and care in their day to day life is invited to take part in the ongoing Carers Survey being run by Orkney Health and Care.

Orkney Islands Area - Community Council Election 2023

The number of votes cast for each candidate in the was as follows

Orkney is set to benefit from a £15m funding award which will see two electric vessels running routes in the county over a three-year trial period.