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Fly-tipping at Cursiter leads to temporary closure
The Council is disappointed to announce that fly-tipping at Cursiter Quarry HWRC has led to its temporary closure.
30 August 2021
Young Person’s Guarantee Scheme – changing lives for the better
A Council-supported development programme has significantly changed the lives of a group of young people in Orkney – opening up employment and further education opportunities.
30 August 2021
E-cargo bike to be trialled by OIC Marine Services
Orkney Islands Council's Marine Services team took delivery of an electric cargo bike recently as part of a wider project by HITRANS aimed et exploring and promoting low-carbon alternatives for routine delivery jobs.
27 August 2021
St Rognvald’s successful “County Home Show” could become annual event
The recent successful “County Show” held at Orkney’s largest care home could become an annual event.
In true Orkney spirit, many staff at St Rognvald House gave up their free time, while local businesses gave donations, to ensure “the show went on” in the county this year when most others were cancelled due to the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic.
27 August 2021
Raising the bar!
The Council’s Matthew Byers is raising the bar when it comes to weightlifting.
The 30-year-old OIC Swimming Pools Team Leader is heading to the Glasgow City Barbell in Clydebank to compete in one of the British Open Series virtual competitions.
27 August 2021