The Single Transferable Vote (STV) is used when you want to elect several people at a time as is the case in Orkney.
Making the best use of your vote #OICelections
“It’s back to Holyrood this week” – Emma Roddick MSP
“It’s back to Holyrood this week after an Easter recess that saw me travel across the Highlands and Islands catching up with people and projects”
“Many of the powers to drive action on the climate crisis sit with local councils” #OICelection
“The councillors elected across Scotland in May will be in their position for for five of the eight years left in this vital decade for urgent and transformative action to avert climate breakdown” Friends of the Earth Scotland manifesto
Candidates Announced For Elections to Orkney Islands Council
Elections to Orkney Islands Council take place on Thursday 5th May 2022.
Orkney Greens on the Campaign Trail
“The Orkney Greens are determined to break the culture and mould of the current suite of Councillors within OIC” Ariane Burgess MSP
Letters: Government Bodies “passing the parcel of accountability”
” politicians and the organisations that they oversee are shielded from public scrutiny and control, by passing the parcel of accountability.”
Share your views on Housing in Orkney
Lack of affordable housing, high costs of renting, high cost of buying, housing lying empty: across the islands Orkney’s housing situation is a major issue.
Helen Woodsford-Dean to Contest West Mainland for the Scottish Greens
“I would encourage others with any disability, who are interested in standing for election to contact Inclusion Scotland for help and advice.””
Poor Response Results in Extension to Community Council Nominations
The nomination period has, therefore, been extended to 5pm Monday 18th September.
Call Out For Community Councillors
The time has come around for putting your name forward if you want to be a community councillor in Orkney.
