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Glaitness Primary School is tackling racism on multiple fronts with help from the KGS Anti Racism group, whose recent work includes securing education resources for the Orkney community.
11 October 2023
It’s that time of year when wind can cause mischief and disruptions for the county’s bin collections. Here’s some frequently asked questions we get about bin collections during windy weather – and some answers and advice so you can be prepared.
10 October 2023
Confidence with Maths is a 10-week programme that is aimed at people aged 19+ who have anxiety around numbers and maths and want to overcome their fears by learning in a relaxed, supportive and friendly environment.
6 October 2023
Have you heard the tales of the Stoorworm, the dreaded Nucklavee and the Unicorn?
6 October 2023
The Council’s Strategic Projects team would like to thank the public for their recent attendance at Orkney Community Wind Farms public engagement sessions.
6 October 2023
A summing up of road delays and closures underway or soon to start in the county due to works, events or cruise - for week starting Sunday 8 October 2023.
6 October 2023
Orkney Library and Archive has been shortlisted in this year’s Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) awards. The awards recognise the outstanding levels of commitment, creativity and value libraries offer people and the communities they serve.
6 October 2023
Councillor Jean Stevenson has been elected by her fellow Councillors to represent Orkney Islands Council as a non-executive director on the board of NHS Orkney.
5 October 2023
The public are being advised that ongoing major disruptions to the IT systems supporting the work of the Council's Development Management and Building Standards teams are currently impacting on service delivery.
5 October 2023
From the 4th October to the 15th November 2023, Development and Marine Planning are consulting with planning stakeholders and members of the public on the consultative draft document.
4 October 2023