Orkney Islands Council has opened a consultation for a 20mph limit in Finstown. It is also proposed to extend the 30mph limit.
Views Sought on 20mph for Finstown
The Nordic Sea Saga: Over £20million for a New Pier
Engineers assessing the berthing requirements have told Jim Buck that it would be better just to have a completely new pier with an estimated cost of between £20 and £25million
Proposed New Cruise Ship Booking Policy Recommended
“All cruise ships that currently call here in Orkney will continue to be able to do so. This policy has been developed by looking at models from other ports around the world so we can ensure we operate the best possible booking procedures which offer clear and transparent guidance to cruise operators and enhance the experience for passengers.” Councillor David Dawson, Chair of the Council’s Development and Infrastructure Committee
Funding Localised Support Where it’s Needed
THAW Orkney is one of several organisation awarded funding from the Scottish Government’s new Accessible Advice Fund.
Should the Pelamis Sea Snake Be Saved?
“Pelamis deserves to be recognised as the world’s first offshore wave power converter to successfully generate electricity. Scrapping it would be like destroying the Wright brothers’ plane. ” – Councillor John Ross Scott
Orkney Householders Encouraged to Apply for the Energy Efficient Scheme
Around 175 homes in Orkney have been supported by this funding over the last year with more than £1.5m spent on measures such as loft, wall and underfloor insulation and modern high heat retention heaters.
Grant Scheme for Small Scale Community Led Projects.
The Community Led Local Development (CLLD) fund is an annual grant allocation to Orkney from the Scottish Government and acts as a replacement to the previous LEADER funding Orkney received.
Why did Orkney Jump Ship After Signing The Verity House Agreement?
The whole thrust of the Agreement is on working together including looking at how local government is financed with a view to introducing much more flexibility for councils.
When Populism Trumped Democracy in Orkney
Where has this great desire for constitutional reform come from? Was it a hot topic at the local elections last year? No it wasn’t.
Disposable Vapes: An Environmental Time Bomb
The average full weight of a SU-ecig was estimated, conservatively, at 32g, of which on average 10.8g is the battery, 9.5g plastic, 6.5g steel, 1g cotton wick, 1g cellulose material, and small amounts of critical metal
