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Following the First Minister’s announcement that Scotland is moving beyond Level 0, capacity aboard Orkney Ferries’ vessels will increase from Monday August 9.

Business Gateway Orkney survey findings published online.

The Council is reminding school staff and pupils of Covid-19 measures still in place to try and keep everyone safe as they return to the classroom this month.

From archery to raft building, climbing to bushcraft, orienteering to crabbing – more than 860 children and young people in Orkney have been participating in the Orkney Outdoor Education’s new and exciting outdoor learning and activity programme over the past few months.

There are currently three Building Standards Division consultations open on the Scottish Government website which may be of interest to stakeholders of the Scottish Building Standards system.

Scottish Building Regulations: Proposed changes to Energy Standards and associated topics, including Ventilation, Overheating and Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure.

The Council’s waste team is delighted to announce a significant step forward in a “return to normality” at the county’s waste and recycling centres.

Never mind the circus coming to town – Kirkwall BID is bringing the beach to Broad Street!

The exciting Costa del Kirkwall unique summertime experience will see the car park at Broad Street transformed into a genuine seaside experience with golden sands, deck chairs and miniature crazy golf.

Our roads crews are planning to continue surface dressing work in in South Ronaldsay on Wednesday 4 August.

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.

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