As numbers of positive cases of Covid19 continue to be recorded in Orkney, now at 33 in total, it has been confirmed that the islands will be placed in the Tier 1 level of restrictions in Scotland starting on Monday.
Orkney in Tier 1 #Covid19 Update
#Covid19 Update As Orkney Records Another Positive Case
A further 28 people have sadly died in Scotland who had tested positive for Covid 19.
Building a More Sustainable World Model
“”The pandemic has highlighted the environmental folly of ‘extract, produce, use and dump’ economic model of material and energy flows”
Shopping Locally: Supporting Businesses & Communities
“This £1 million fund, delivered by the Scottish Government, is an exciting opportunity for local projects and locally-based online businesses to support town centres and promote their local community. “
#Covid Update Scotland 22nd October
Numbers of recorded cases in Scotland continue to be of great concern including another positive test in Orkney.
New Regulations on Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms Delayed Till 2022
The legislation will now come into force in February 2022.
Scotland Loves Local Fund Opens
“This fund will help initiatives supporting businesses, such as projects to encourage safe shopping, business and leisure opportunities, promoting and advertising local providers of online shopping or enhancing visitor appeal.”
Scientists Search For Solution to PPE Sterilisation
Thousands of tons of waste is being generated every day by PPE in household, care home and hospital settings.
16 – 24 Orkney Youth Employment Survey
The survey is open to all young people aged between 16-24 years, whether they are still in education, in an apprenticeship, working or currently unemployed.
Going Shopping…….
“I had an adventure. We’ve needed a few things from Wellpark Garden centre, for a while”
