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Islands Approve First three Growth Deal Business Cases
Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Orkney and Shetland Islands Councils have taken a significant step forward in joint working on the Islands Growth Deal, which aims to draw down £100m in UK and Scottish Government funding over the next decade, and to lever in over £200m in match funding to the islands.
08 November 2021
OIC wins community involvement accolade at UK wide awards
Orkney Islands Council was announced winner of the Community Involvement category at the LGC Awards 2021, for its work with local communities during the pandemic to protect, inform and reassure.
08 November 2021
Papdale Primary and Nursery COVID-19 update – 7 November 2021
Due to significantly reduced staffing levels and a stretched teaching supply list as a result of COVID-19, there will be a full closure of Papdale Nursery and a partial closure of Papdale Primary from Monday to Wednesday 8-10 November
07 November 2021
COVID update Papdale Primary School - Friday 5 November
The number of positive COVID-19 cases amongst children and staff attending Papdale Primary School has risen to 27 (25 pupils and 2 staff) as of Friday 5 November.
06 November 2021
Flood defences to be deployed in St Margarets Hope
Due to a combination of high tides and strong westerly winds, Orkney Islands Council will be deploying the flood defences in St Margaret’s Hope today (Saturday 6 November).
06 November 2021