It was a dreich morning for Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s visit to Orkney on Thursday 23rd of July.
When Small Is Beautiful
“from the ages of 3 to 5, I went to a local nursery – St. Pat’s. I have clear and good memories of it.”
Letters: Health or Wealth?
“It’s a simple question – which would you rather be…”
Financial Boost to Orkney from Scottish Crown Estate Revenues
Orkney’s share of 2018-2019 £9.7 million total is £1,042,993.65
Letters: “Promoting reduced social distancing will not protect Orkney.”
“I listened in horror today to Radio Orkney where James Stockan is trying to push for more tourists to come to Orkney”
Orkney Business Advisory Group To Be Established
The two-hour online meeting is open to all businesses to give a representative viewpoint in its advice to the OIC .
Change of Times for Community Support Hub
The Community Support Hub call centre at the Pickaquoy Centre is changing its opening hours from next Monday, 13 July.
Update to Recycling in Orkney
Bulky household waste, garden waste and cardboard will all be accepted at Hatston and Garson OIC Recycling centres from Tuesday 7th of July.
Partial Resumption of OIC Housing Services
From Monday 29 June, non-emergency repairs and improvement work will begin again, with a range of safety measures put in place.
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.”