Rob Crichton, James Stockan and Magnus Thomson elected in uncontested Stromness & South Isles
38 Candidates to Contest OIC Elections
Zero Hours Contracts: A Barrier to Employment Security
“there is a difference between paying an hourly Living Wage rate and actually having a wage that you can live on. “
Answers Required on Shock Closure of Language Unit
“an unacceptably casual approach to the consequences of the proposals on children affected and their parents/carers.”
Shocking Figures Reveal OIC Use of Zero Hours Contracts
“Orkney Islands Council employs 1009 people on zero hours contracts which includes 330 since 6th April 2016”
Orkney Greens Demand Answers on Closure of Language Unit
“the Council’s actions in relation to this service are a prime example of behind-closed-doors decision making.”
Helen K. Woodsford-Dean: Investing in the Arms Trade
“I am a pacifist. So I am going to automatically be against these investments but I know that many other people won’t feel so strongly”
Orkney Spends £3,558 per Person on Public Services
“charges in Orkney are set to rise by 3%, which would increase the Band D annual charge to £1,068. Orkney “
“OIC Cease Investing in Rolls Royce” Urge Greens
“Surely no-one with a conscience would wish to be investing directly or indirectly in this corrupt company and the weapons it manufactures”
Steve Sankey:More Transparency and a Culture Change Needed in OIC
“the electorate should be presented with unambiguous local policies to encourage the implementation of a greener approach to local decision-making”
Steve Sankey: OIC Local Elections
Orkney Opinionator: Steve Sankey : giving you a taste of what the Greens will be prioritising locally
