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Thursday's 'catch up' waste collection for Westray has been cancelled due to vehicle issues.

Tenants, applicants for council housing and other housing stakeholders are being asked to help feedback on the Council’s current approach to tenant participation and engagement. 

A rolling update of disruptions to Council services today, 12 August, due to challenging weather conditions.

A summing up of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for the Dounby and County show period and through to 18 August. 

Joining the Council as a summer student often leads to exciting employment opportunities in Orkney and further afield. 

Aged just 16, Ross Cunningham left school after 5th year due to ill health. 

Alan Dundas left school at 18 without the grades he’d been hoping for. 

Pupils across Orkney are today (Tuesday 6 August) receiving their examination results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). 

Cheryl Moar wanted to be a teacher when she left school.