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Tomb of the Eagles survey reminder
A reminder for local people with an interest in the Tomb of the Eagles site to take part in a survey.
09 June 2023
“Admiral Nurse” for those living with dementia in Orkney is a first for Scotland
The care and support provided for those living with dementia and their families in Orkney has taken a significant step forward with the launch of a new Admiral Nurse service for the first time in Scotland.
In collaboration with Orkney Health & Care (OHAC) and Dementia UK, Age Scotland Orkney (ASO) are looking to recruit a registered specialist dementia nurse, known as an Admiral Nurse.
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family.
08 June 2023
Public Inspection Notice - Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board
Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:
• Copies of the unaudited accounts of Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board for the period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 will be available for public inspection at the following webpage: http://www.orkney-shetland-vjb.co.uk/ from 10 July 2023 to 28 July 2023, both days inclusive.
07 June 2023
Tall Ships “trip of a lifetime” for 16 young Orkney folk
Sixteen young folk from Orkney will take part in a Tall Ships sailing experience this summer in what promises to be the trip of a lifetime!
They will spend ten days at sea working as part of a crew and have already been given a taste of what lies ahead on board The Swan sail training vessel.
Sail Trainee Co-ordinator and Project Manager for the Stromness Community Development Trust, Michael Morrison, said: “This year, following two training taster days in conjunction with The Swan Trust, funded by the Local Authority and project managed by the Stromness Community Development Trust, 16 young folk will be representing Orkney as sail training ambassadors for the county.
06 June 2023
Public Inspection Notice - Orkney Islands Council Accounts, Pension Fund Accounts and Orkney Islands Council General Charitable Trust Accounts
Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:
a. Copies of the unaudited accounts of Orkney Islands Council, Orkney Islands Council Pension Fund, and Orkney Islands Council General Charitable Trust for the period from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 will be available for public inspection in the Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall between the hours of 10:00 to 13:00 and 14.00 to 16.00 Monday to Friday, from 1 July 2023 to 21 July 2023, both dates inclusive. A copy of the accounts will also be available at the following website: www.orkney.gov.uk.
05 June 2023
