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Public Service Reform Update
Public Service Reform is a national priority aimed at ensuring every pound of public sector funding is used effectively and that services are sustainable well into the future.
12 June 2026
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Orkney Celebrates Ukrainian and Scottish Folklore During Refugee Festival Scotland
Orkney Islands Council's Resettlement team, in partnership with the Pier Arts Centre, has organised a new exhibition by Ukrainian refugees now living in Orkney which compares the similarities between Scottish and Ukrainian folklore.
11 June 2026
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Occasional Licence - Kerry Leask - Stromness Shopping Week - Orkney Food and Drink - Stromness Pier Head - 25 July 2026
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Kerry Leask for Orkney Food and Drink.
11 June 2026
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Occasional Licence - Kerry Leask - Dounby Show Park - Orkney Food and Drink Hall - 6 August 2026
Orkney Islands Council has received an occasional licence application from Kerry Leask for the Dounby Show - Orkney Food and Drink Hall.
11 June 2026
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Occasional Licence - Kerry Leask - Dounby Show Park Pavilion - Members and Judges Meal – 6 August 2026
Orkney Island Council have received an occasional licence application from Kerry Leask for Dounby Show Park Pavilion.
11 June 2026
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Occasional Licence - Kerry Leask - County Show - Food and Drink Stand - Bignold Park, Kirkwall - 8 August 2026
Orkney Islands Council have received an occasional licence application from Kerry Leask for the County Show.
11 June 2026
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Occasional Licence - Kerry Leask - Orkney Food and Drink - Broad Street Car Park - 1 August 2026
Orkney Islands Council have received an Occasional Licence from Kerry Leask for Broad Street car park.
11 June 2026
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Occasional Licence - Gareth Ellis - Gazebo Bar, Sanday Community School Playing Field - Sanday Agricultural Show - 31 August 2026
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Gareth Ellis for a Gazebo Bar located in Sanday Community School Playing Field.
11 June 2026
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Occasional Licence - Graham Bruce - The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness - Highland Park Tasting to Accompany Book Launch - 10 July 2026
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Graham Bruce for Highland Park tasting at The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness
11 June 2026
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The Orkney Islands Council (Armed Forces Day) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
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 during an Armed Forces Day event.
11 June 2026