Latest News
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Stromness road closures next week
Roads in central Stromness will be closed for periods of time next week to enable Orkney Islands Council to carry out flagstone repairs.
15 January 2019
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Round two for Visual Artists and Craft Makers fund
A funding scheme for local artists and craftspeople has reopened for a second round of applications.
15 January 2019
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Funding bids invited
A trust fund is inviting applications for support towards educational projects that benefit people in Orkney.
11 January 2019
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Christmas tree collection reminder
A Christmas tree collection service for households on the Orkney mainland within 30mph areas will take place in early February.
9 January 2019
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Amended Wind Farm Plans Presented in Hoy
Amended plans for a potential Council-owned wind farm in Hoy have been presented to the local community this week.
9 January 2019
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Community Transport grant reminder
A grant scheme run by Orkney Islands Council aimed at helping community groups tackle isolation and improve connectivity through transport closes for applications on 1 February.
9 January 2019
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New community learning guide 2019
The New Year community learning guide is now available.
8 January 2019
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OIC to demolish former Papdale Halls of Residence
Orkney Islands Council has agreed to proceed with plans to demolish the former Papdale Halls of Residence in Kirkwall in order to clear the site for potential development.
8 January 2019
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Cruise Passengers rate Kirkwall top destination in Northern Europe
Passengers from one of Europe's most prestigious cruise lines have rated Kirkwall as their top Northern Europe and Scandinavian European cruise destination.
3 January 2019
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Public consultation session on Hoy Wind Farm Proposals in the New Year.
A public consultation drop-in session is due to be held in Hoy early in the new year to update the community on plans for a wind farm on the island.
21 December 2018
