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With Active Schools (AS) celebrating its 20-year anniversary in 2024, we are delighted to introduce and thank the team who continue to deliver the service throughout our islands. 

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Timothy Dodman for Papa Westray Community School Hall.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Birsay Community Association for Birsay Community Hall.

It’s that time of year when folks are detangling their fairy lights, getting their Christmas trees down from the loft – or perhaps considering purchasing a live tree. Here's some tips to help you decide which type of tree is for you.

A summing up of delays and closures on our roads due to works and events - for the week starting 25 November 2024.

A section of the West Pier in Stronsay – known locally as ‘the fisherman’s pier’ - will be closed from early next week following concerns raised after a recent inspection.  

An award winning show celebrating disability and diversity has toured four schools in Orkney, in the third year of a Council partnership with Theatre in Schools Scotland - National Theatre of Scotland and Imaginate’s successful schools touring project.

A family focused conference put together by the Council’s Community Learning, Development and Employability team has helped inspire possible new projects to support children, young people and those who care for them, says Council Convener Graham Bevan. 

Orkney Islands Council is currently undertaking its statutory review of polling districts and polling places in Orkney.  

As the festive season approaches, the OIC Transportation Team and Stagecoach have pulled together a ‘handy guide’ to the late-night bus services available, for anyone out and about over the festivities – weather dependent of course!