Latest News
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Tracing the Lines - pots and people in the Late Neolithic
Prehistoric pottery is the focus of the Orkney Museum’s summer exhibition for 2018.
30 April 2018
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Specialists appointed for harbours master plan
The Council's Marine Services have appointed port planning specialists to prepare a masterplan for Orkney Harbour areas.
27 April 2018
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Sheltered housing consultation
A consultation is planned on how the Council best delivers its sheltered housing service in future.
25 April 2018
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Wind farm project - public meeting announced
An update from the Council will be provided for residents of Hoy and Walls on a project looking at how a large scale wind farm could serve as an important source of income and community benefit for the county.
25 April 2018
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Planning ahead for Meraviglia visit
Preparations are in place for the arrival of the largest cruise ship to visit Orkney.
24 April 2018
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Summer parking fees reminder
The ‘first hour free’ parking run by the Council over winter ends on 1 May when Council carparks in central Kirkwall and Stromness revert to the summer tariffs.
23 April 2018
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Join the conversation… your chance to shape Council thinking
A series of community conversations will be held later this year on Orkney Islands Council’s current and future spending plans.
23 April 2018
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‘Support and Services Merkitplace’ for Hoy
An event is being run in Hoy next month to provide an opportunity for the local community to find out more about some of the health and wellbeing support and services currently available in Orkney.
12 April 2018
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Lifestyles Exhibition from 13 April
An exhibition of artwork created by the users of Orkney Health and Care’s Lifestyles Centre opens next week (Friday 13 April).
6 April 2018
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Improvements due at Stromness Campsite
A redevelopment project is about to get underway at the Ness Campsite in Stromness.
5 April 2018
