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Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during Clan Cancer’s Monumental Midnight Walk.

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 connect a new power supply on behalf of SSEN.

On 20 March 2025, Orkney Islands Council made the above-named order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

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 RS Rendal install a new manhole.

Orkney Islands Council has carried out a mobile phone “mapping” exercise to gain a better understanding of the coverage available in parts of Orkney.  

The Council and Scottish Football Association’s (SFA) ongoing Isles Community Programme got the Royal seal of approval from one Stronsay school pupil who declared: “If I was King, I would have football sessions every day!” 

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Gary Sinclair - Harray Community Centre, Harray.

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has published its 2025/2026 annual ‘engagement plan’ for Orkney Islands Council’s Housing service.  

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

Life saving road safety skills for children were conjured up in Orkney schools recently through the captivating power of magic!