[Stronsaylimpet] OIC - looking for plant hire

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/From OIC on Facebook:/
If you are a contractor or farmer with plant equipment for hire that 
could assist during periods of extreme weather or for civil engineering 
works, then the Council wants to hear from you.
A new framework being put in place will assist the OIC in times of 
community need but also ensure that those helping out are properly 
recompensed.
The Council's Head of Neighbourhood Services, Lorna Richardson, said: 
“The farming community, and other local contractors, have provided a 
sterling service to Orkney over the years, going over and above to 
assist the Council’s own roads crews when, for example, we have been 
overwhelmed by extreme weather, such as in the recent spell of heavy 
snowfall and associated clear up operation.
“We are introducing a framework to formalise what happens in these 
instances and to ensure those helping are recompensed appropriately. We 
are asking local contractors, farmers and plant hirers to tender for 
different areas of Orkney for occasions when this kind of work may be 
required.
“The framework will enable us to compile a list of parties, their 
equipment and expertise that we can call on as needed. That way, we know 
exactly who and how to get in touch with folk depending on any potential 
situations that may unfold."
Full story and a list of FAQs can be found here:
https://www.orkney.gov.uk/latest-news/oic-winter-treatment-contracts-1
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