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Orkney Islands Council’s Transportation Service is asking residents in South Ronaldsay to suggest the best days and times for an on-demand door-to-door community transport service in the area.

A public consultation has been launched seeking local views on a strategy for housing in Orkney - which aims to see up to 1035 homes being built in Orkney over the next ten years

The strategy has been developed by Orkney's multi-agency Housing Market Partnership and sets out the priorities and actions required locally for housing across three key areas - housing supply, housing quality and access to housing.

Orkney Islands Council has today (20 December) launched its annual online survey seeking input from the community on where they want Council spending prioritised.

Public views are being sought on timetable changes to the X1 bus service for the period April to October, which would see additional drop offs at the Standing Stones of Stenness, the Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae.

Orkney Islands Council is calling for comment on its new Local Transport Strategy, which sets out ambitions for an efficient, accessible local network which contributes to net zero as well as supporting the economy and wellbeing of our islands.

Our transportation team is asking the Orkney public to give their feedback on the 8S public bus service, currently operating three days a week from Kirkwall to Quoyloo, Skara Brae and Stromness. 

From the 4^th October to the 15^th November 2023, Development and Marine Planning are consulting with planning stakeholders and members of the public on the consultative draft document.

Anyone looking after friends, neighbours or relatives and providing them with vital support and care in their day to day life is invited to take part in the ongoing Carers Survey being run by Orkney Health and Care.

A final plea for unpaid carers in the county to take part in a vital survey, as a new Carers Strategy is being finalised.

There's still time for people to give their views on the draft development brief for the South End of Stromness - and a huge thank you to all who've taken time already to share their thoughts.