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The results for the election to South Ronaldsay and Burray Community Council have been declared.

Check these priceless pictures from a 'Peedie Parade' arranged by staff at our Smiddybrae House care home.

The Council has simplified the arrangements for representations to planning applications, whether objections, letters of support, or other representations.

OIC's own Iron Man, James Green, has raised over £1500 in a herculean challenge for Cancer Research UK.

A summing up of road closures and delays underway or soon to start in the county due to road works, events and cruise - for the week starting Monday 11 September 2023.

Industrial action by unions is expected to impact on Orkney’s schools from 26 to 28 September

This year there has been concerns raised nationally around the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in school buildings - leading to the closure of certain schools across the country. There has been significant press coverage nationally on this and we thought it would be useful to set out the position in Orkney – and provide some information about RAAC.

Volunteer for Children's Hearings Scotland and make a difference to young lives in Orkney.

The Council has reiterated its commitment to helping council tenants tackle the challenge of damp, condensation and mould in their homes with councillors backing a new policy to address the issue.

Orkney Islands Council is calling on members of the local community and visitors to help shine the spotlight on OIC employees or teams who have made a difference. 

Local people – including social care residents, school pupils, museum and library visitors, friends, family and employees – are all encouraged to nominate their VIPs for the new VIP Awards scheme.