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North Isles local election results are announced
Three councillors have been elected to represent the North Isles for the next five years.
They are Heather Woodbridge, Stephen Clackson and Melissa Thomson.
A total of 1,029 first priority votes were cast in the ward with Heather Woodbridge taking 443 of these votes, Stephen Clackson taking 256, and Melissa Thomson taking 204.
06 May 2022
Stromness and South Isles councillors announced
The first results are in for the Orkney Islands Council elections.
The three seats for Stromness and South Isles ward have now been announced at the Pickaquoy Centre.
James Stockan, Graham Bevan and Lindsay Hall have been elected as councillors.
06 May 2022
West Mainland ballot boxes open
The Local Government election count is taking place at the Pickaquoy Centre just now - here's how it looks!The ballot boxes for Kirkwall West and Orphir have just been opened.06 May 2022
North Isle Ballot boxes open
The North Isles ballot boxes are opened.
9:20am Count Staff began opening the ballot boxes for the North Isles.
06 May 2022
Count Begins
The Council's Returning Officer, John Mundell, has outlined the process which lies ahead as the Local Government elections count has begun with the opening of the first ballot boxes for the Stromness and South Isles Ward.
Further updates and ward results will be shared throughout the day.
06 May 2022
