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OIC winter treatment contracts
If you are a contractor or farmer with plant equipment for hire that could assist during periods of extreme weather, planned or reactive road maintenance works, then the Council is keen to hear from you.
7 March 2025
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Broad Street closed this Sunday for routine high level surveys of Kirkwall Town Hall
Broad Street will be closed to traffic this Sunday 9 March to enable routine high-level survey work on Kirkwall Town Hall.
6 March 2025
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Roads update for week starting 10 March 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 10 March 2025.
6 March 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Pipersquoy Road, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 while Andrew Sinclair Ltd carry out repairs to an electricity sub-station on behalf of SSEN.
6 March 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Bridge Street Wynd, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 while Andrew Sinclair Ltd carry out repairs to an electricity sub-station on behalf of SSEN.
6 March 2025
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Seeking 'Games’ inspired art for Stromness street display
cal folk are being urged to share Orkney’s creativity during the Island Games - by submitting art, sculpture, photos, or words for displays in windows ‘doon the street’ in Stromness.
Anyone can submit work - from bairns and first timers to professionals – for consideration.
5 March 2025
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Provisional Premises Licence - Lanes, 18 Bridge Street, Kirkwall
Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for provisional premises licence from Kirkjuvagr Limited in respect of Lanes, 18 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HR.
5 March 2025
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Provisional Premises Licence - Rapture, 14 Bridge Street, Kirkwall
Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for provisional premises licence from Kirkjuvagr Limited in respect of Rapture, 14 Bridge Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1HR.
5 March 2025
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Occasional Licence - Megan Brown - Stenness Community Hall - Wedding - 12 April 2025
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Megan Brown for Stenness Community Hall.
5 March 2025
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Occasional Licence - Steven Bruce - Holm Community Centre - Birthday Party - 15 March 2025
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Steven Bruce for Holm Community Centre.
4 March 2025