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National award nomination for library project which opens ‘experience for all"
Orkney Library and Archive has been shortlisted in this year’s Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) awards. The awards recognise the outstanding levels of commitment, creativity and value libraries offer people and the communities they serve.
06 October 2023
Roads update for week starting Sunday 8 October 2023
A summing up of road delays and closures underway or soon to start in the county due to works, events or cruise - for week starting Sunday 8 October 2023.
06 October 2023
Councillor Stevenson Appointed to Vital NHS Orkney Role
Councillor Jean Stevenson has been elected by her fellow Councillors to represent Orkney Islands Council as a non-executive director on the board of NHS Orkney.
05 October 2023
Major disruption to planning systems
The public are being advised that ongoing major disruptions to the IT systems supporting the work of the Council's Development Management and Building Standards teams are currently impacting on service delivery.
05 October 2023
Land North of Muddisdale Road – Kirkwall K-4 Development Brief
From the 4th October to the 15th November 2023, Development and Marine Planning are consulting with planning stakeholders and members of the public on the consultative draft document.
04 October 2023