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@cruise_orkney Launched Amid Concerns Over Numbers of Cruise Ships to Orkney
Steve Sankey: On The Campaign Trail (Again…)
“I know the island well. I’m a wildlife tour guide, and there are few bits of Orkney that I don’t know.”
Orkney to Benefit with Local Control over Crown Estate
“Scotland’s island and coastal communities will benefit from marine income from Crown lands within 12 nautical miles of the coast”
New Report Slams OIC Investment in Fossil Fuels
The report found that Orkney Islands Council invested £8.2 million in fossil fuel stocks
Orkney Greens to Field 2 Candidates in OIC Elections
“The Orkney Greens are just that – local to Orkney – and there’s a bit in our manifesto for everyone across the county”
38 Candidates to Contest OIC Elections
Rob Crichton, James Stockan and Magnus Thomson elected in uncontested Stromness & South Isles
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.”
Statement from OIC on Shock Closure of Language Unit
“It would have been inappropriate for us to inform parents of this change before the staff “
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 “
