“What action is the cabinet secretary taking to ensure that HIAL lives up to its obligations, and does he have full confidence in the ability of HIAL’s management team?”
Finnie Raises Several Issues with HIAL in the Scottish Parliament
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Advice on Mobility Scooters/Powerchairs
City Mobility will be visiting Orkney next week , Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th of December
Leading the Way to a Low Carbon Future
“Why are we aiming for low carbon when we should be going for no carbon?”
Fishing: Funding and an Uncertain Future
Coastal and island communities around Scotland have been awarded financial help in the latest round of funding from the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund (EMFF)
Increasing the Diversity of Professionals in the Early Education Sector
“A skilled and diverse workforce is key to providing our children with high quality play and learning opportunities in their formative years. “
Share Your Views on the Use of Fireworks
“If there is a Government consultation on this issue early next year, then I would urge anyone with a vested interest to make their views known.
Islands
“Orkney consists of a group of islands. Some larger, some smaller, some inhabited, some un-inhabited. “
Farm Diversification Funds Still Available
Orkney Islands Council still has funds available through the LEADER scheme for farm diversification.
Be A Wise Owl When Out Christmas Shopping
Police Scotland have issued advice for shopping at Christmas time – the busiest time of the year for both online and High Street sales.
Scotland’s Young People Take Part in the St Andrew’s Day Debate
‘This house would ban anonymity online’ – a topical subject and excellently debated.
