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Our roads crews are planning to continue surface dressing work in in South Ronaldsay on Wednesday 4 August.
3 August 2021
Orkney Islands Council is currently reviewing its ‘Statement of Gambling Policy’ which sets out how applications for gaming and gambling machines and premises are considered locally.
2 August 2021
The first cruise ship to arrive in Orkney since early last year docked in Kirkwall last week – and a second arrived at the weekend.
The Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas dominated the Kirkwall skyline throughout Friday carrying around 1,100 passengers – much less than its 4,180 capability
2 August 2021
Surface dressing is planned for Monday 2 August on the road that runs through Herston in South Ronaldsay.
30 July 2021
The community resilience pandemic response work by a small team at Orkney Islands Council has been recognised at a national level.
The LGC Awards judging panel have shortlisted the Council’s entry “Orkney at its best – creating COVID solution through community” within the Community Involvement category.
30 July 2021
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is asking the public and businesses to share their views on shaping flood risk actions and objectives for Orkney and other high-risk areas of Scotland.
SEPA has launched a joint consultation with Orkney Islands Council and other local authorities, to help shape the direction and delivery of flood risk management across the country.
30 July 2021
Did you know you can take a virtual tour of St Magnus Cathedral?
...just follow this link www.orkney.gov.uk/StMagnus for a video tour that will take you to all parts of the building, including the upper levels where the bells and intriguing artifacts like a hangman’s ladder can be found.
29 July 2021
Our roads crews are planning to carry out surface dressing in South Ronaldsay on Friday 30 July.
29 July 2021
A consultation begins today on the latest version of the Council’s Sustainable Procurement Policy.
You can find out more about the draft policy and take part in the consultation online.
29 July 2021
Our roads crews are hoping to complete surface dressing in St Margaret’s Hope on Thursday 29 July – weather permitting.
28 July 2021