A total of 381 applications has been received by the OIC finance team since the scheme opened on March 24 – 311 small business grants; 41 retail grants and 29 which are still to be classified.
£2,810,000 paid out in grants to help Orkney Businesses
Easter Childcare for Key Workers in Orkney
Childcare is available for keyworker parents who require it between 8am – 5.30pm, seven days a week.
Support for Those on Low Incomes or Benefits in Orkney
The grants are for those on benefits or low incomes who have fallen on hard times.
£1,135,000 in Business Support Paid Out In Orkney So Far
The council is administering the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Fund on behalf of the Scottish Government.
Letters: ‘a marine “Ring Main” for Orkney’
“It was welcome news to read the press release from Orbital Marine Power announcing the installation of its 2MW output O2 device at the Falls of Warness site.”
OIC Suspends Recyling Service #COVID19 #Coronavirus
List of all the changes to waste disposal and recycling in Orkney
Closure of Public Toilets in Orkney
Public toilets and pier waiting rooms across the Mainland and the isles are closed.
Council Services in Orkney Update : #COVID-19 #Coronavirus
An update on council run services
Arrangements in Orkney: #COVID-19 #Coronavirus
Information on schools, childcare, home care, residential homes, supported accommodation, day centres, Vulnerable people
MyOrkney for Online Communications With OIC
Orkney Islands Council has launched a new online platform which will make it easier to get in touch, make online payments and to report and track issues and requests.
