Kirkwall Orkney Matters 2 event – date announced

The date for the Orkney Matters 2 Kirkwall event has been announced.  

Orkney Matters 2 follows on from Orkney Matters, a community engagement programme held in 2020-21 which saw partners from across the Orkney Partnership meet with communities across Orkney to identify key issues to these areas. 

It will pick up the conversation where Orkney Matters 1 left off with everyone is invited to take part and subjects identified which will be of most importance to each community. 

The Kirkwall meeting will take place at Kirkwall Town Hall on Monday 30 September from 7.30pm to 9.30pm 

Online events will take place in early October, as well as events in Eday and Hoy, with dates for all to be confirmed.  

18 meetings have already taken place as part of the programme – meaning by the end of the programme meetings will have taken place in every community council area. 

Council Leader and Chair of The Orkney Partnership, Heather Woodbridge, commented: “The community voice at Orkney Matters events is very important for both the Council and The Orkney Partnership in setting our future strategic directions. 

“Due to the strong community input at these events, we knew what mattered most to Orkney residents and you’ll find that reflected in the Council Plan for 2023-2028 and Orkney Community Plan for 2023-30. 

“Orkney Matters 2 events over the summer have allowed us to revisit the conversation and keep in touch with local folk. Come and tell us if we’re getting it right for yourself, your family and your community.” 

The Orkney Partnership brings public agencies together with the community and business to deliver better, more joined-up public services and improve the quality of people’s lives. Members include Orkney Islands Council, NHS Orkney, Police Scotland, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, Highlands Islands Enterprise, and Voluntary Action Orkney. Many community and business groups are active in developing the Partnership’s Community Plan and in delivering it.