Orkney Islands Council has launched a consultation on its proposed licensing scheme for short term lets.
Consultation on Short Term Lets
Councillor Steven Heddle Elected Vice President of COSLA
“I am delighted to be elected to the position of COSLA Vice President. It is a wonderful opportunity and a role that I am honoured to take on, on behalf of the whole of Local Government.”
“All I want is the truth and evidence”, The Nordic Sea Saga
Orkney Islands Councillor John Ross Scott who represents Kirkwall East has welcomed the inquiry into the purchase and ongoing expenses incurred by The Nordic Sea.
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.”
Teaching Union Urges Candidates to Support Increased Investment in Orkney Schools #OICelection
“There is a very clear and urgent need to address shortages within the teacher workforce to support education recovery. ” Jo Hill, EIS Local Association Secretary
Home First : Orkney’s Reablement Scheme
Home First provides six weeks of support to enable people to leave hospital earlier and aftercare where they are assessed in their own home environment.
