Members of the public are being reminded that they should not weigh their green or grey bins down with stones or heavy objects when they are awaiting collection

There are a number of roadworks happening on Orkney’s roads over the coming week.  Details as follows.

With school pupils returning to school after the October holidays, we're reminding all road users to take extra care.

Councillors at today's meeting of Orkney Islands Council's Education, Leisure and Housing Committee have recommended that a bid should be submitted to the Scottish Government for funding towards new or improved school buildings in Orkney.

The preferred option was to further explore investment into a new additional support for learning centre for children and young people in Orkney - at an estimated cost of £40m, with a further estimated £16m sought from the Scottish Government.

The bid, to the Scottish Government's Learning Estates Improvement Programme, follows on from the Council's Learning Estates Strategy - which sets out a vision for improving the Council's school, leisure and culture buildings. 

Orkney Islands Council is reminding local drivers to take extra care on the roads as schools reopen after the October break.

Schools reopen to pupils on Monday October 24 and with the darker mornings and evenings - and the additional challenges that wintry weather can bring - it's more important than ever that drivers keep a close eye out for children and young people travelling to and from school.

Families are also being encouraged to make use of high vis vests, reflective strips and LED lights to ensure their youngsters are visible on Orkney's roads and pavements.