Orkney Islands Council has launched a survey on the provision of flexible bus services in areas of the islands where buses are few or not found at all.
Expanding Flexible Bus Services in Orkney: Share Your Views
Additional Improvements at Orkney’s Kirkyards
Orkney Islands Council’s programme of improvements at graveyards is to be extended by 1 year.
Energy Efficiency Scheme Boost to Orkney Householders
“We’d urge anyone keen to look at making their home warmer and more energy efficient to get in touch and find out more.” Ross Armstrong, Chief Executive of Warmworks
Funding Boost for Council Summer Holiday Programmes
The funding supports existing summer holiday programmes for those aged 5 – 14. It can also be used to develop new ones.
Consultation on Short Term Lets
Orkney Islands Council has launched a consultation on its proposed licensing scheme for short term lets.
Campaigners Call to Remove Religious Votes in Council Committee Decisions
The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 requires councils to appoint religious representatives to committees considering education matters.
Local Government Workers Issue Warning to Council Over Pay
“The first thing in the in-tray for the new council leaders is Unite’s warning that unless there is a change of attitude then we will ballot thousands of our members on industrial action.” Wendy Dunsmore, Unite industrial officer
The Orkney Election: And Why Every Vote Really Did Count
Here is a list of the councillors elected and an explanation of why every vote cast counted.
Orkney Elects Its Councillors
The count to elect councillors to Orkney Islands Council took place today, Friday 6th of May 2022
Just A Reminder
“We needed change last time, we need it even more this time.”
