“It is important that the voters of Orkney see a prospectus from every intended councillor for the next 4 years in office.”
Scottish Transport Minister Questioned Over Ferries
“We have a record of assisting our island authorities, where possible, with issues such as this. The member will remember that in 2019 we helped to fund the replacement of the MV Golden Mariana.” Graeme Dey Transport Minister
Developing Orkney’s World Heritage Site: Share Your Views
Proposals have been put forward on the development of Orkney’s World Heritage Site – known as The Heart of Neolithic Orkney which comprises the Maeshowe tomb, The Standing Stones of Stenness, The Ring of Brodgar and the village settlement of Skara Brae.
Council Workers to be Balloted on Strike Action
Those workers are the people who have been in the front line during the Covid-19 pandemic: cleaners, refuse collectors, social care workers and many more.
The Strange Case of Orkney Islands Council & 200 Cruise Ships #ClimateCrisis
Orkney Islands Council is set to welcome 200 Cruise ships into the islands in 2022 despite serious concerns from many islanders and a little thing called ‘A Climate Emergency’.
What do islanders do for recycling – especially for plastic products?
In the August edition of The Stronsay Limpet , an excellent read wherever you are, there is a report from the Stronsay Plastic Recycling Trial .
The Return of the Cruise Liners
“It seems we have rushed back into the very conditions that created the global catastrophes of a Covid pandemic and a climate emergency”
How well is flooding managed where you live?
“SEPA has a pivotal role in helping Scotland prepare more powerfully for future increased flooding and this consultation is an important opportunity for people across Scotland to have their say on how flood risk is managed in the future.”
2 More #Covid Cases in Orkney
The cumulative total for positive Covid cases recorded in Orkney now stands at 146 as 2 more positive tests were published today.
Cruise Ships to Return to Orkney
“We do have bookings for further cruise ship calls into the county during August, September and October – however, we cannot confirm at this time, how many of those will go ahead.” Jim Buck