Orkney Islands Council’s ambitious plans for 3 community wind farms have been described by Leader of the council James Stockan as essential to decarbonise our local community.
OIC Announces ‘Orkney’s Community Wind Farm Project’
New Community Wind Farm projects under consideration are located at Faray, in the North Isles, and at Quanterness in St Ola.
Orkney’s Eibhlin Lee in the Shortlist for National Young Energy Awards
Eibhlin Lee, from the Council’s Strategic Projects Team, has been shortlisted in the ‘Achiever’ category at the annual Scottish Renewables Young Professionals Green Energy Awards.
Children’s groups and childminders in Orkney urged to update information
News from Orkney Islands Council
“Do you think there should be more wheelchair accessible taxis in Orkney?”
The consultation closes on Friday May 24 and the results will be considered by the Council’s Licensing Committee at a later date.
It’s a Big Hit
Orkney Islands Council scooped the Driving Efficiency through Technology prize at the Local Government Chronicle awards which were held in London.
Workplace Anti Bullying Campaign Launched by Unison Orkney
Sally George spoke of the devastating damage being done to working lives and that every week Unison is dealing with cases where workplace bullying is a factor.
Council Tax to Rise by 4.79% in Orkney
A hike in Council Tax and rises across many council services except those ring fenced by the Scottish Government has been agreed to by councillors in Orkney.
Funding to Improve Town Centres
“We were clear that inclusive growth must be supported through investment in Local Government.” Councillor Steven Heddle
Headstones in Orkney’s Graveyards – Update from OIC
Work to reinstate headstones laid flat in Orkney’s cemeteries is due to get underway shortly.