Latest News
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Families to receive October holiday free school meal payments
A successful Council bid to the Islands Cost Crisis Emergency Fund means free school meals payments will be made to cover the October holiday period.
16 October 2024
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Coach development takes off in Orkney
Sports and clubs across Orkney have praised a multi-partnership funding scheme which is allowing them to train up coaches and officials.
15 October 2024
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Orphir named a UNICEF Silver “Rights Respecting School”
Orphir Community School is believed to be the first Orkney school to achieve a Silver accreditation as a UNICEF “Rights Respecting School.”
15 October 2024
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Children at Stromness Primary School Nursery are “happy, settled and have fun”
Children at Stromness Primary School Nursery experience “warm, caring and nurturing” support by a “happy, caring and committed” staff team who are passionate about providing high quality care and support.
15 October 2024
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Keeping Orkney safe – Bonfire Night
Did you know that most firework injuries treated at emergency departments happen at informal private displays and nearly half of those requiring treatment are children?
14 October 2024
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Parental workshop will delve into relationship conflict solutions
Would you like to unlock the secret to resolving conflict within relationships?
14 October 2024
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Consumers and businesses urged to check for recalled FGS Ingredients Ltd products
The Council’s Food Law Team is urging local businesses and householders to check their food stores for a variety of products containing undeclared peanut powder in mustard products.
14 October 2024
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Local Development Plan Thanks
Orkney Islands Council’s Development and Marine Planning team are sending out a huge shout of thanks to the Orkney community for their engagement so far with the Local Development Plan - and have set out the next stages in the process.
14 October 2024
