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Orkney Integration Joint Board performance report - highlights and challenges ahead
The fourth Annual Performance Report 2019/2020 for the Orkney Integration Joint Board has outlined significant highlights over the past year, while detailing key challenges and priorities moving forward.
1 October 2020
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Help at hand for carers
Orkney’s unpaid carers - described as the county’s “unsung heroes” – are being encouraged to access emotional, practical and financial support services available to them.
29 September 2020
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Local Housing Strategy Survey
This week sees the release of the mid-point review consultation of the Local Housing Strategy 2017 – 2022.
25 September 2020
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MSPs “better informed” following discussions with Orkney’s young people
Four young people from Orkney have shared their experiences at a national political level on how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted on career and employment opportunities.
25 September 2020
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North Isles by-election – advice for voters
North Isles residents are encouraged to return postal votes as soon as possible to ensure they arrive in time for the by-election on Thursday October 1.
25 September 2020
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Kerbside Recycling - 28 September
The waste team will be collecting, for the week beginning 28 September, metals and cans in the kerbside recycling.
25 September 2020
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Doors Open Days
The chance to take a virtual tour of buildings across Orkney is on offer this weekend.
25 September 2020
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National Entitlement Card
As from Wednesday 23 September, people aged 60 and over will be able to apply for their National Entitlement Card (NEC) online.
24 September 2020
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New electrical waste collection in Orkney aims to collect 1,200 unwanted electricals and refurbish them - providing 400 low cost electricals for residents
Householders and companies in Orkney will be able to donate their unwanted electricals via a new collection service to support Restart Orkney, a local charity.
24 September 2020
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Eat Out to Help Out in Schools
The Scottish Government’s scheme Eat Out to Help Out that was introduced into school canteens within Orkney when they opened in August was gratefully received.
23 September 2020