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The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Lodge Mercantile Marine No. 453 for Masonic Hall, Victoria Street, Stromness.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Karen Crichton for Stromness Town Hall.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Shapinsay Parent Council for Shapinsay Community Centre.

It’s that time of year where the Council’s Education team asks parents and carers to register their young children for nursery and P1, to help schools and nurseries plan for the school year ahead.

Do you want to continue cycling over the winter but need a bit of support?  

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Gary Sinclair for Harray Community Centre.

A summary of road delays and closures due to building and road works - for the week starting 20 January 2025.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Sarah J Weir for Sandwick Community Centre.

Now the festivities are over, are you planning a wardrobe clear-out and have some formal wear that you could donate to a worthy cause? 

Orkney Islands Council and the local Warmworks team have been helping make local homes cosier at record pace in recent months, with funding awarded to the county by the Scottish Government all but spoken for – at just over half way through the project year.