Latest News
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Notice of Election - North Isles by-election
The Notice of Election for the North Isles by-election was published today (Thursday 13 August).
13 August 2020
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Museum to open again for ‘taster’ exhibition
The Orkney Museum will re-open its doors on Thursday 13 August for a new temporary exhibition.
12 August 2020
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Exams update following Government announcement
Orkney Islands Council has welcomed a 'significant u-turn' following today’s announcement by the Scottish Education Secretary John Swinney that all downgraded exam awards will be withdrawn.
11 August 2020
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Warmworks to provide energy saving improvements to homes in Orkney
Orkney Islands Council has announced the appointment of Warmworks Scotland (Warmworks), following a competitive tendering process, as the new Home Energy Efficiency Programmes for Scotland: Area-Based Scheme (HEEPS: ABS) Managing Agent for Orkney.
11 August 2020
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Work ongoing to ensure childcare provision in Orkney
Work is continuing within Orkney Islands Council to ensure families in Orkney have access to childcare, including the provision of increased free childcare hours in most nursery settings from this month (August).
10 August 2020
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“Getting it right for every child” hopes as nurseries and pre-schools set to reopen
Pre-school and nursery settings in Orkney will reopen in full on August 17 following the recent Scottish Government announcement.
10 August 2020
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Orkney Coronavirus Community Support Hub
Friday 7 August saw the last day of the Orkney Coronavirus Community Support Hub being situated at the Pickaquoy Centre, now that shielding has paused in Scotland
10 August 2020
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Your vote counts – don’t lose it - Reminder
People in Orkney are being encouraged to check their voter registration details are up to date.
Residents are asked to complete and return an annual form sent by the local Electoral Registration Office – to ensure they retain the right to vote in future elections.
10 August 2020
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Tankerness Lane Resurfacing Work
Orkney Islands Council will be carrying out resurfacing works on Tankerness Lane - which are planned to start on Monday 10 August 2020.
9 August 2020
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Birsay Campsite reopening
The Point of Ness Campsite, Rackwick Hostel and the Hoy Centre were some of the first facilities to be re-opened following the initial phases in the easing of lockdown. As a result of the significant demand for pitches at our Point of Ness Campsite plans are now being finalised to re-open the Birsay campsite from the 12 August 2020.
7 August 2020
