Latest News
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Council Secures Funding for Life Skills Project
Orkney Islands Council has secured £170k of funding for a project which will help vulnerable groups to develop key life skills.
12 January 2017
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Locals featured in ActiveLife film
A short film featuring local people getting active has been released by Orkney Islands Council and the Pickaquoy Centre.
12 January 2017
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Crofting Commission Election 2017
An election is being held to elect Crofting Commissioners from the six crofting constituencies.
9 January 2017
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£6.5m agreed for Orkney research and innovation campus
Plans for a multi-million pound research and innovation campus in Stromness are set to go ahead after the two organisations behind the venture agreed funding for the project.
9 January 2017
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Views sought on housing advice and information strategy
The Council’s Housing Service is seeking public views on its Advice and Information Strategy.
5 January 2017
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Community Learning Classes 2017
The 'Community Learning Guide' for 2017-2018 is now available with classes from Archaeology to Welding.
5 January 2017