Latest News
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Papdale drop-in planned
A drop-in event takes place later this week (Friday 1 February) to give people the chance to talk over ideas for the future development of Papdale East Playpark and surrounding footpaths.
28 January 2019
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Games residency for island artists
An exciting opportunity is on offer to local artists – an arts residency at this year’s Island Games in Gibraltar.
25 January 2019
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Further Stromness road closures next week
Roads in central Stromness will be closed for a short period next week to enable Orkney Islands Council to complete flagstone repairs.
25 January 2019
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Campus appoints executive manager
The new Orkney Research and Innovation Campus (ORIC) in Stromness has appointed an executive manager following a recent recruitment campaign.
24 January 2019
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Website overhaul beginning soon
A comprehensive makeover of Orkney Islands Council’s website is about to get underway.
23 January 2019
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Work at Shapinsay slip starting soon
Work to improve the marshalling and parking areas next to the Shapinsay Slip in Kirkwall is due to start next week.
21 January 2019
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OIC makes urgent call for fair ferries funding
Orkney Islands Council is calling on the Scottish Government to honour a commitment to provide fully fair funding for the county’s inter-island ferry service.
21 January 2019
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Town centre work getting underway
A temporary one-way system is in place ready for street improvement works to begin in Kirkwall.
16 January 2019
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Stromness road closures next week
Roads in central Stromness will be closed for periods of time next week to enable Orkney Islands Council to carry out flagstone repairs.
15 January 2019
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Round two for Visual Artists and Craft Makers fund
A funding scheme for local artists and craftspeople has reopened for a second round of applications.
15 January 2019
