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he Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Rousay Sailing Club for Rousay Community Centre.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Quoyloo Old School Managers-Community Hall, Old School, Quoyloo.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Cormac Grogan for Sandwick Community Centre.

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road works, building works and events - for the week starting 10 February 2025.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Lodge Odin Dounby - per Thomas Matches, 7 Viewfield Drive, St Ola, Orkney, KW15 1 RB.

A project to improve facilities at the East Mainland show ground park for year-round use by community groups and visitors has been given the chance to take root, thanks to an initial funding offer by Orkney Islands Council of a Community Development Fund grant (CDF).

Bird keepers in Orkney are being urged to be vigilant as a case of wild bird flu was confirmed in South Ronaldsay by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) on Wednesday 5 February. 

A deep commitment to sustainable ocean management led to the Council’s Danny Morris being shortlisted for the Ocean and Coastal Futures Bob Earll Award 2025. 

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Iain Laird for Orkney Theatre, KGS.

Councillors have agreed a policy on how composite classes are made up in primary schools where more than one age group needs to be put together.