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Graduate sought to explore young people’s place at the funding table
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for inclusivity and empowering young people?
29 October 2021
The Council reinforces NHS Orkney’s community appeal for vigilance in light of rising COVID cases
Orkney Islands Council is reinforcing NHS Orkney’s appeal for communities to be vigilant heading into the weekend given the rising COVID-19 transmission rate.
The ongoing rate of transmission, and the requirement for close contacts to isolate, is having a knock-on effect on some businesses and services, including within Orkney Islands Council.
29 October 2021
Campaign launched in Orkney, Shetland and Western Isles to help keep children safe from abuse
A campaign to help protect young children from sexual abuse is being launched today in Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles by NSPCC Scotland and the islands’ protection committees.
28 October 2021
Road works update - 27 October 2021
We have a road works update for you for the remainder of this week, into next and beyond.
Works are progressing with the slab repairs in Kirkwall which will hopefully be completed within the next couple of weeks.
27 October 2021
Sunday 31 October toilet closures
Members of the public are advised that Orkney’s public toilets will be closed for one day this Sunday.
These facilities can sadly become a target of vandalism on Halloween and therefore it is normal practice that on 31 October the facilities are closed to the public.
27 October 2021