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Gillian pays tribute to colleagues as she looks back on 20 years’ service with OIC
Long-serving Council employee – Gillian Morrison - has paid tribute to her colleagues and Elected Members whilst also stating that “the 20 years working for OIC have undoubtedly been the best” in her 37-year career in public service.
08 July 2021
Delays on Junction Road - 14 to 16 July
Orkney Islands Council's Road Operations team will be working on Junction Road in Kirkwall early next week, between the roundabout and Gunn’s Close Car Park, to replace a manhole cover.
07 July 2021
Papdale Park improvements granted planning permission
A planning application for works to transform an area of green space at Papdale into a community park for all ages and abilities has been approved by Orkney Islands Council's Planning committee.
07 July 2021
Algal blooms in local waters – keep a lookout
Orkney Islands Council is advising people to be on the lookout for blooms of blue-green algae in lochs, burns and other watercourses.
07 July 2021
Diving Group events ahead of Freedom of Orkney march
The Royal Navy Northern Diving Group will be holding two displays about their Explosive Ordnance Disposal work during their visit to Orkney this week.
The team will be at the Broad Street carpark in Kirkwall from 13:00 on Thursday July 8
Later the same day, they will be at the Stromness Academy carpark from 18:30 to 20:00.
07 July 2021
