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Orkney Islands Regional Marine Plan Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Regulations 2005 Section 8(1) Screening Determination
Orkney Islands Council has determined, in consultation with Historic Environment Scotland, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and Scottish Natural Heritage (now named NatureScot), that the Orkney Islands Regional Marine Plan is likely to have significant environmental effects. A Strategic Environmental Assessment is therefore required.
The screening determination, including a statement of reasons, is available to view at Customer Services in the Council Offices and on the Marine Planning page. A copy may be obtained, free of charge, by emailing marine.planning@orkney.gov.uk. Written requests should be addressed to Development & Marine Planning, Orkney Islands Council, School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1NY.
10 January 2022
The Orkney Islands Council Prohibition of Consumption of Alcohol in Designated Public Places (Kirkwall) 2021
The byelaws referred to above have received confirmation from the Scottish Ministers, and will come into operation on 10 January 2022.
A copy of the byelaws and the relative map may be examined at Customer Services, Council Offices, Kirkwall, Orkney, during opening hours.
16 December 2021
Town alcohol byelaws reviewed
Following an obligatory 10-year review, Kirkwall's byelaws for the consumption of alcohol in public places have been updated to reflect the spread of the town in recent years.
16 December 2021
Occasional Licence - Julie Ritch - 28 Jan 2022
Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Julie Ritch.
02 December 2021
Reminder not to handle dead birds as Avian Influenza Prevention Zone put place for bird owners across Britain
The Council is issuing a reminder not to handle dead birds, as Chief Veterinary Officers from England, Scotland and Wales declare an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across the whole of Great Britain.
04 November 2021