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Change to deadlines for submitting planning representations
The Council has simplified the arrangements for representations to planning applications, whether objections, letters of support, or other representations.07 September 2023
Triumphant total raised as James completes ‘Iron Man’ cancer challenge
OIC's own Iron Man, James Green, has raised over £1500 in a herculean challenge for Cancer Research UK.
07 September 2023
Road closures and delays for week starting 11 September
A summing up of road closures and delays underway or soon to start in the county due to road works, events and cruise - for the week starting Monday 11 September 2023.
07 September 2023
Industrial action update
Industrial action by unions is expected to impact on Orkney’s schools from 26 to 28 September
07 September 2023
Behind the Headlines – Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
This year there has been concerns raised nationally around the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in school buildings - leading to the closure of certain schools across the country. There has been significant press coverage nationally on this and we thought it would be useful to set out the position in Orkney – and provide some information about RAAC.
06 September 2023