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Occasional Licence - Holm Community Association - Holm Community Centre - Line Dancing Rodeo Event - 25 April 2026
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for an occasional licence from Holm Community Association for Holm Community Centre.
26 March 2026
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The Orkney Islands Council (Work Road, St Ola) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
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 install underground ducting.
26 March 2026
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Temporary Closure of Roads in Finstown for Boys Brigade Parade
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 the holding of a Boys Brigade Parade in Finstown.
26 March 2026
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The Orkney Islands Council (Cruise Liners) Temporary Closure Order 2026
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users when cruise liner passengers are visiting Kirkwall.
26 March 2026
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The Orkney Islands Council (KIRKWALL AND STROMNESS STREET REPAIRS) (TEMPORARY CLOSURE) ORDER 2026
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 Orkney Islands Council’s operational team carry out essential road maintenance works.
26 March 2026
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The Orkney Islands Council (Circet UK) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
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 Circet UK, on behalf of Openreach, carry out utility works for the R100 Project.
26 March 2026
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Ambitious plans for housing in Orkney continue to move forward
Fourteen brand new properties are due to be added to Orkney Islands Council’s housing stock as the Council continues to work with partners to progress ambitious plans for meeting Orkney’s housing needs.
25 March 2026
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Occasional Licence - Birsay Community Association - Birsay Community Hall - Traditional Music Concert - 23 May 2026
The Orkney Islands Council has received an application for an occasional licence from Birsay Community Association for Birsay Community Hall.
25 March 2026
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Occasional Licence - Katie Macleod - Stromness Community Centre - Folk Festival Concerts - 21 - 25 May 2026
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for an occasional licence from Katie MacLeod for Stromness Community Centre.
25 March 2026
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Voting in the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election
The countdown to the Scottish Parliamentary Election is now on.
The election will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
24 March 2026