From Monday 29 June, non-emergency repairs and improvement work will begin again, with a range of safety measures put in place.
Partial Resumption of OIC Housing Services
Summer Childcare Provision for Category 1 Key Workers in Orkney
“We regret that we will no longer be in a position to provide childcare for the children of Key Workers from all three Key Worker categories – although we will do this if space allows.”
Young Orcadians Not ‘Being Heard’
“The inclusion of young people in local decision making is working well elsewhere and makes councils more accountable to those they represent, many of whom are ignored or excluded.”
Stromness Former Care Home To Be Sold
The Stromness Place Plan – What’s Next for Stromness, wished to see the St Peter’s House building repurposed as student accommodation and/or low cost housing.
Blended Schooling “undeliverable and impossible for us to put into practice” in Orkney
“With the resources available to us, we calculate that the majority of our children and young people would be at school for two days a week at best.”
Rhoda Grant MSP Continues to Campaign on Childcare Provision in Orkney
“Constituents have been in touch with me for some time now, concerned about what childcare provision there will be when Peedie Breeks closes.”
Orkney Recycling and Garden Waste Update
The 4 weekly single uplift of recycling on the normal waste collection day is to continue for now.
Paper Week Recycling in Orkney Starting Monday 15th June
PAPER – Week beginning Monday 15 June – put paper and light cardboard out in your green bin or box on your usual collection day.
Date Set for North Isles By-Election
A council by-election will be held in Orkney for the North Isles Ward on Thursday 1 October 2020.
Tin Week Recycling in Orkney Starting Monday 8th June
TINS/CANS – Week beginning Monday 8 June – put tins and cans out in your green bin or box on your usual collection day.
