On the 6th of May the elections for the Scottish Parliament will take place. If you are aged 16 or over that day, resident in Scotland and registered to vote, you will be able to take part.
OIC Stone Procurement Decision ‘Environmentally Unsustainable’
” it is environmentally unsound to instigate a stone supply chain that will increase our carbon footprint.”
Letters: ‘Coals to Newcastle’
“It’s tempting to think that, just maybe, OIC are importing stone from Oban ( yes, you read that right), to underline the ‘need’ to extend the quarry in Orkney”
OIC Leader ‘Frustrated’ At Digital Connectivity
James Stockan, Leader of Orkney Islands Council, has voiced his frustration at digital connectivity in the islands and has criticised the Scottish Government on what he says will be delays to deliver the programme in 2021.
Additional Funding for Councils But Is It Enough ?
“The local government settlement will help to fund those vital public services that are much valued and needed. “
Support for Island Businesses
Orkney Islands Council expects to be very busy with a ‘high demand’ for the Scottish Government’s Island Equivalent Payment Fund which will be administered by the OIC.
OIC Councillor John Ross Scott Suspended from Full Council Meetings
“The decision is fair and proportionate and the Standards Commission seem to have taken into consideration all of the points I made in my plea of mitigation and acknowledged the views of the members of the general public who wrote in defence of my character and the need for transparent openness and accountability in public life.”
Orkney Islands Council Urged To Opt For Catamarans
“A modern fleet of catamarans powered by renewable energy would enhance our reputation on the world stage.”
Rhoda Grant MSP Demands Action on a ‘Cost of Living’ Crisis in Orkney
“The economic shockwaves of this pandemic have rocked families and households in Orkney, with many thousands facing falling earnings and rising costs.”
Orkney Islands Council Seeks Earlier Return for Schools and Nurseries #Covid19 Update
Orkney Islands Council is seeking even more relaxation for arrangements within the islands and issued a ‘Letter to all Orkney Residents’ on its website explaining its reasoning.