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COP in the community – join the fight against climate change
Orkney Islands Council is to host a series of online discussion groups in the first week of COP26 – aimed at bringing the community together to lead the fight against climate change.
‘COP in the Community’ will focus in on four key themes around climate change in Orkney – nature, energy transition, transport and adaptation.
26 October 2021
Waste collection update for Area 7 in Kirkwall South (26 October)
Orkney Islands Council is advising it’s waste team has been unable to complete part of Area 7 (Kirkwall South) household waste collections today (26 October).
26 October 2021
St Magnus Cathedral named among top 100 cathedrals in Europe
St Magnus Cathedral – our medieval marvel – has been named as one of Europe’s top 100 Cathedrals by a best-selling author and respected church historian.
25 October 2021
Kirkwall flagstone repairs - update for Main Street and Victoria Street
Part of Victoria Street remains closed to vehicles, with Main Street also closing from Tuesday 26 October for around a week.
25 October 2021
Council assists proposed projects in Birsay and North Ronaldsay
Plans for two “meritorious” community projects in Birsay and North Ronaldsay moved a step forward last week.
At Thursday’s meeting of the Community Development Fund sub-committee (21 October), Councillors agreed to submit funding applications on behalf of the Birsay Heritage Trust and North Ronaldsay Trust to the second stage of the Scottish Government Regeneration Capital Grant Fund.
25 October 2021