Latest News
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Council publishes annual performance information
Orkney Islands Council has published its latest Annual Performance Report.
3 March 2017
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Magnus 900 programme launched with Easter weekend of events
Relive the martyrdom of St Magnus this Easter on the isle of Egilsay – 900 years after the legendary event took place.
3 March 2017
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It’s Health Week at KGS
Pupils at Kirkwall Grammar School are to go on a health kick, as they take part in the school’s annual Health Week (6 – 10 March).
3 March 2017
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Give your gizmos a new lease of life
Orkney Islands Council is supporting a national campaign aimed at giving old mobile phones and gadgets a new lease of life.
2 March 2017
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New group will seek Orkney Opinions
Orkney Islands Council is getting in touch with people across the county to invite them to become part of a new public consultation group.
2 March 2017
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Comments on proposed constituency boundaries published
Comments received during the Boundary Commission for Scotland's consultation on initial proposals for UK Parliament constituencies have been published for a four-week period of public scrutiny and further feedback.
1 March 2017
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This spring clean - don't pitch it, pass it on!
Orkney Islands Council is urging local folk to give unwanted items a second chance this spring, as part of Pass It On Week (March 11-19).
1 March 2017
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Illuminating the benefits of Fair Trade
St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall will be lit blue and green on Friday night (3 March) – Fairtrade’s trademark colours.
28 February 2017
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Budget for year ahead agreed
Elected Members have set Orkney Islands Council’s budget for the next financial year.
22 February 2017
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Local Scottish Youth Parliament candidates announced
The names of the candidates hoping to be elected as Orkney’s Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament have been announced.
17 February 2017
