Latest News
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Staying Safe Online – Safe Browsing, Spotting Scams, Stopping Fraud
The Community Learning and Development (CLD) service is delighted to be able to offer a new evening class for people who want to know more about staying safe online.
7 August 2020
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A look back at the annual Riding of the Marches
The annual Riding of the Marches is one of many events that have had to be cancelled this year because of the Covid-19 crisis.
7 August 2020
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Update of reopening timeline for Leisure, Libraries and Culture facilities.
Orkney Islands Council has pushed back the reopening of some leisure facilities following the recent changes in guidance from the Scottish Government.
7 August 2020
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Ferry company appeals for funding lifeline - August 2020
The Board of Orkney Ferries has made a direct appeal to the Scottish Government for emergency funding to offset the damaging impact on the company of the Covid-19 pandemic.
3 August 2020
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Orkney schools will reopen fully in August
Schools in Orkney will reopen in full during August following the Scottish Government announcement last week.
Ministers have signed off on a plan which will see pupils back in the classroom by the middle of the month.
3 August 2020
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Reopening of Grass Pitches
Orkney Islands Council is delighted to confirm that from Monday 3 August grass pitches will be reopened for bookings.
31 July 2020
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HWRC update - electrical equipment
From Tuesday 4 August both Hatston and Garson Household Waste Recycling Centres will again be able to accept waste electrical and electronic equipment.
31 July 2020
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More public toilets to re-open
Public toilets at a number of rural and outer isles sites will re-open next week (from Monday, August 3)
31 July 2020
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Road works start next week
Orkney Islands Council are advising of three areas of roadworks that Roads Services are intending to carry out next week.
31 July 2020
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By-election – prospective candidates encouraged to stand
Orkney Islands Council is encouraging people interested in serving their community to consider standing in the by-election for the North Isles ward.
28 July 2020