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Tributes paid to two ‘stalwart’ senior officers
Councillors paid tribute to two outgoing Executive Directors at this week’s Full Council meeting.
07 July 2021
Council approves £300k emergency fund for voluntary sector covid response
Orkney Islands Council has today agreed to establish a £300k fund to provide emergency support to Orkney’s Third Sector as they face considerable financial pressures and surges in demand for their services as a direct result of the coronavirus pandemic.
06 July 2021
Council and Crown Estate Scotland join forces for deep-water quay project
Orkney Islands Council and Crown Estate Scotland have signed an agreement to work together in developing a deep-water quay in Scapa Flow.
06 July 2021
Surface dressing update for week starting 5 July
Orkney Islands Council is advising that while recent mechanical issues have been resolved, surface dressing is likely to be on hold until Thursday (8 July) due to current weather forecasts.
05 July 2021
Social care Personal Assistants in Orkney urged to apply for £500 “thank you” payment
A special online portal has been launched to ensure eligible social care Personal Assistants receive a £500 “thank you” payment in recognition of their work throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
05 July 2021