Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Birsay, Orkney Islands on 06 July 2022.
Avian Flu : Birsay
Expanded 4G Coverage in Orkney
Masts in Deerness and Burray have been erected and are now live to add to the coverage already in place in Orkney.
Funding Boost for Council Summer Holiday Programmes
The funding supports existing summer holiday programmes for those aged 5 – 14. It can also be used to develop new ones.
Weekly Orkney #Covid Update: 106 Positive Cases
Orkney has the highest rate of Covid-19 in Scotland
Vote of Confidence in Orbital O2 : Scottish National Investment Bank Supporting Innovation
The Scottish National Investment Bank is investing £4million in Orbital’s floating turbine, O2.
Orkney Energy Landscapes Project Published
A core part of the project was involving local people in exploring this theme and learning new skills.
MV Alfred Sailings Suspended
Pentland Ferries have suspended all sailings of MV Alfred up to and including Sunday 10 July.
“The SURF Awards represent a way in which communities across Scotland can examine their journey and achievements”
In 2018 two community projects in Orkney were winners: Papay Community Cooperative and Westray
Food Poverty in Orkney
Between 1st April 2021 and 31st of March 2022, Orkney’s Foodbank distributed 940 emergency food parcels to islanders: 566 to adults and 374 to children.
Concerns Raised Over Hydrogen Production in Scotland
The Scottish Government has announced a £10 million Hydrogen Innovation Scheme which “will provide capital support over the next four years “
