Latest News
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Council welcomes Best Value report
An independent review of Orkney Islands Council has been welcomed as constructive and positive by Chief Executive Alistair Buchan.
7 December 2017
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Disruption to recycling and rubbish collections expected due to Storm Caroline
Storm Caroline is likely to bring widespread disruption to Council recycling and refuse collections over coming days.
6 December 2017
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New Scapa Road Closed Next Week
New Scapa Road in Kirkwall will be closed for the whole of next week whilst final utility works are carried out at the site of the new hospital.
1 December 2017
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Access Restrictions at Kirkwall Harbour next week
Access to specific areas around Kirkwall Harbour will be restricted for short periods early next week whilst work on the Council's flood prevention scheme continues.
30 November 2017
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Council House Rent Setting Policy to be Updated
Orkney Islands Council's Housing Service is looking for tenant views on its updated rent setting policy.
30 November 2017
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Wind project update
Orkney Islands Council’s Policy and Resources Committee has agreed that OIC should take forward the further development of a substantial wind energy project.
29 November 2017
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Next round of Culture Fund opens
Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications for its 2018 to 2019 Culture Fund.
27 November 2017
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On this day in 1917 - Airship lost off Papay
Today (Sunday 26 November) marks 100 years since three crewmen were lost when their airship crashed off Papay at 11:40 on November 26 1917.
26 November 2017
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Norwegian gift of Christmas trees arrive
Orkney Islands Council has taken delivery of two Christmas trees from Norway, for the annual tree lighting ceremony at St Magnus Cathedral.
24 November 2017
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Much loved Orkney archive gains stamp of approval
Orkney’s much loved archive service has been applauded for a well-run and effective service, during a national accreditation process.
23 November 2017
