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

Orkney Islands Council have received an occasional licence application from Grace Harcus for Sandwick Hall.

Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to the effect that, in connection with Norwegian Constitution Day, the roads referred to in the schedule below will be closed and parking will not be permitted on Sunday 17 May 2026 between 10am and 4.15pm. Emergency service vehicles are exempt from the prohibition.

Proposals to redevelop St Rognvald House care home in Kirkwall in order to provide accommodation for agency workers in Orkney has taken a step forward today.

Orkney Islands Council is urging local residents and businesses to take part in an important national consultation on flood risk management. As a partner in flood risk management with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), the Council is keen to ensure that Orkney's voice is well represented.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 20/04/2026.

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

Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of site personnel and road users while carriageway maintenance works are carried out.

Anyone not already registered to vote has just under a week left to ensure they can take part in the forthcoming Scottish Parliamentary Election on Thursday 7th May. 

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 13/04/2026.