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The week starting 14 November will see drainage survey works in central Kirkwall starting Monday, festive lighting work in central Kirkwall, Stromness and the Hup from Tuesday, and ongoing road closures on Brodgar Road (with a move to Phase 2 and closures between Ring of Brodgar car park and Buckan Cottage expected early in the week).

If you are aged 14-25 and would like to know more, please contact the Council’s Community Learning Officer Richard.smith@orkney.gov.uk

Nominations to put yourself forward as a candidate will be open until 2pm 11 November.

Former MSYP for Orkney, Jack Norquoy, says young voices are vital for the future wellbeing of our nation.

Orkney Occupational Therapist Sarah Poke is championing a national online campaign during Occupational Therapy Week (7-13 November) to give an extra helping hand to folk who may need a lift in everyday life. 

The Royal College of Occupational Therapists is leading the campaign – “Lift up your Everyday” - to try and give people a boost through life hack top tips – with the things they love or need to do every day.

Sarah, who has been an OT for eight years – six of those with Orkney Health and Care – agreed to get involved as she feels it’s the little things in life that can make a big difference.

Orkney’s Angus Robertson is one of 11 local athletes benefiting from the sportscotland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS) this year.

Name: Angus Robertson

Age: 15

Sport: Olympic Weightlifting

Orkney’s Finlay Scott is one of 11 local athletes benefiting from the sportscotland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS) this year.

• Name: Finlay Scott
• Age: 19
• Sport: Squash

Have you dealt with our customer services teams lately – whether that be through phone, email, online or face to face? We’d love to hear what you think of the service they provided.

You can fill in a short survey here – one for Kirkwall and one for Stromness and these will remain open until Wednesday 30 November at 5pm:

Practical support and advice will be offered to Council and OHAL tenants struggling with soaring bills at an upcoming event in Orkney.

The Council and Orkney Housing Association Ltd (OHAL) have joined forces to host a “Navigating the Cost-of-Living Crisis” event on Wednesday 16 November at The Noust room within the Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall from 5.30pm-7pm. There’s also the option to attend remotely by Microsoft Teams.

Scapa Flow Museum received a commendation at the recent Highlands and Islands Architectural Association Awards, in the 'New Life for Existing Buildings' category.

This year Max Linklater is one of 11 local athletes benefiting from the sportscotland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS).

Name

Max Linklater

Age 

15

Kelly is one of 11 local athletes benefiting from the sportscotland Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS). The Scheme is an ongoing partnership between sportscotland and the participating local authorities in Highlands & Islands - Orkney Islands, Western Isles, Shetland Islands and Highlands Councils.

Orkney Islands Council is extremely grateful to also have a partnership with Stagecoach which allows us to enhance and extend our programme in Orkney.