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Scapa Flow Museum 'Favourite Object' blog - a sign with a sad story - Nick Hewitt
Nick Hewitt from our Culture team tells us about how a simple road sign in the Museum's stores stopped him in his tracks.
17 June 2022
Junction Road road works start Monday 30 June
Orkney Islands Council’s Roads Services will be starting work on Junction Road on Monday 20 June 2022.
17 June 2022
Revised car park closures - Kirkwall
Orkney Islands Council is advising changes dates previously publicised in relation to car park closures in Kirkwall.
17 June 2022
Notice of publication of the time and location of the inspection of election expenses returns
As Returning Officer for the election, I hereby give notice that the election expenses returns, declarations and all accompanying documents of candidates at the above election may be inspected between the hours of 9am to 5pm except public holidays at the Elections Office, Orkney Islands Council, Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY for a period of two years after receipt by me. To inspect, contact the election office using the details below to make an appointment.
17 June 2022
Temporary Closure of Road and car park in Broad Street, Kirkwall for Vintage Club Bike Show
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 while the Orkney Vintage Club Ltd. hold a Bike Show event.
The order will be in operation on Saturday 18 June 2022 and its effect will be to close Broad Street (from its junction with Castle Street to its junction with Palace Road) and Broad Street car park, Kirkwall, between the hours for 12 noon and 5pm.
Traffic signs will be erected to indicate when the road is closed.
16 June 2022
