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We've launched a consultation today on our proposed licensing scheme for short term lets - check out the full details here - orkney.gov.uk/News?postid=59… The Orcadian BBC Radio Orkney orkney.com

Just one day to go until our Open Day at Orkney Youth Cafe between 11am and 2pm. Come along and find out what we have been up to and who we are. We have refreshments an escape room, displays on housing, bins and more.

A key principle of the ethical standards framework is honesty. Those in public life have a duty to act honestly. They must declare any private interests relating to their public duties and take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.

Orkney Youth Forum are holding an Open Day this Saturday 11 June at Orkney Youth Cafe between 11am and 2pm. We are having information sessions on Housing, General Waste and Dog Litter. We are also having refreshments and an escape room. Come along and get to meet our members.

Our guidance on the Councillors' Code includes advice on the use of social media. It notes that 'liking’, re-posting comments, or publishing links to other sites can reasonably be perceived as endorsing the original opinion, comment or info. See ow.ly/3BsQ50IJYzM

The new top team with Orkney Islands Council, from the left, deputy leader Heather Woodbridge, political leader James Stockan, and convener / civic leader Graham Bevan.

#Orkney #LDR #LDR eporter

Cllr for Orkney's North Isles, Heather Woodbridge has been elected deputy leader of Orkney Islands Council.

Her nomination was put forward by cllr Leslie Manson and seconded by Owen Tierney and went unopposed, with no other nominations.

#LDReporter #Orkney

Do you know that councillors and members of public bodies have to adhere to Codes of Conduct? Two of the key principles underpinning the Codes of Conduct are openness and objectivity. Watch our video to find out more: ow.ly/AtxS50ICLvF

There is still time to register for this online event tomorrow to hear how local groups reached out and came together to support the community during and after lockdown. partnershipv.eventbrite.co.uk

There's never a bad time to remind everyone of the key principles of public life ('the Nolan principles'). These include selflessness, honesty and integrity. We have a right to expect those representing us to understand, respect, promote and act in accordance with these.

North Isles (Orkney Isles) 1st prefs

HW (Ind): 43.1% (New)
SC (Ind): 24.9% (-0.2)
MT (Ind): 19.8% (New)
PR (Ind): 7.4% (New)
SHH (Ind): 4.9% (New)

Elected: SC (Ind), MT (Ind), HW (Ind)
Turnout: 56.1%

#BBSLE22 ^LR

Orkney Islands Council: Final Result

Independents: 85.4% (+2.2)
Green: 14.6% (+9.9)

Elected: 19 Independent, 2 Green (+1 Ind, +1 Grn, -2 Orkney Manifesto Group).

OMG won 12.1% in 2017.

Melissa Thomson, Stephen Clackson, and Heather Woodbridge have been voted in as councillors for Orkney's North Isles. There was a 56.1% turnout of voters in the ward.
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Orkney Islands: 21 Councillors
Wards Worth Watching: 2 of 6

2017 results: Seats (Votes)
⚪️Ind: 18 (83.2%)
🟣OMG: 2 (12.1%)
🟢Grn: 1 (4.7%)

Full article: ballotbox.scot/www-orkney