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The Orkney Community Planning Partnership has today published its Draft Orkney Community Wealth Building (CWB) Action Plan for public consultation and is inviting comments and submissions from individuals, community groups, businesses, and stakeholders across the county.

A Meet the Buyer event is due to take place in Orkney later this month for contractors with an interest in contract opportunities arising from the Quanterness six-turbine wind farm project and a similar proposed project in Faray.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Erin Watt for Orkney Gin at the County Show.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Iain Laird for The Island Games closing ceremony and party at the Pickaquoy Centre.

An unannounced visit by the Care Inspectorate to St Rognvalds Care Home has found management oversight has improved and staff are motivated and embracing change needed to improve care, according to a report published today.

Members of the public are warmly invited to attend a community remembrance event on 8 May marking 80 years since VE Day and the end of six years’ conflict as a result of World War Two.

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 5 May 2025.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Sandwick Young Farmers Club for Sandwick Community Centre.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Lynn Cursiter for Kirkwall & St Ola Community Centre.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Tim Dodman for The Kelp Store, Papa Westray.