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Notice of Election - UK Parliamentary Election - For the Orkney & Shetland Constituency
An Election is to be held for a Member of Parliament to serve the Orkney & Shetland Constituency.
Nomination papers can be obtained from the office of the Returning Officer, Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY, during the times stated below.
31 May 2024
Temporary Closure of Roads in Kirkwall for Kirkwall City Pipe Band Parades
Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while the Kirkwall City Pipe Band hold parades in Kirkwall.
30 May 2024
The Orkney Islands Council (Whitechapel Lane, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2024
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during the building of two properties.
25 April 2024
The Orkney Islands Council (Highland Park Distillery) (Temporary Closure) Order 2024
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during building works at Highland Park Distillery.
11 April 2024
The Orkney Islands Council (Cruise Liners) Temporary Closure Order 2024
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users when cruise liner passengers are visiting Kirkwall.
28 March 2024