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Council Convener Graham Bevan says Orkney’s junior inter-county athletes and coaches should be “incredibly proud of a sensational sporting performance” at the weekend, which saw the local team lift the Stuart Cup to the delight of the Orkney public. 

Elected members at today’s Development and Infrastructure Committee have supported recommendations that will see a programme of works carried out to develop a Final Business Case for a ferry replacement programme for Orkney.

The Orkney Community Learning and Development Partnership are encouraging folk to respond to a questionnaire to help shape their three-year plan around the services you would like them to prioritise. 

Drop in meetings are being held in Dounby, Kirkwall and St Margaret’s Hope this month as part of the Orkney Local Development Plan review process. 

The Notice of Election for the forthcoming UK General Election has now been published for the Orkney and Shetland Constituency. 

Stromness Academy held its annual ‘Celebration Evening’, recognising the efforts, achievement, and contributions to the life of the school of its students. 

The Council is reminding the public about the dangers to our waste team staff of incorrectly disposing of gas canisters. 

An Election is to be held for a Member of Parliament to serve the Orkney & Shetland Constituency.

Nomination papers can be obtained from the office of the Returning Officer, Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY, during the times stated below.

The Council’s Eurovision fans Karl and Andrew Kemp were successful in “Finding Nemo” - this year’s winning act from Switzerland - when they bumped into them in a restaurant ahead of the grand final. 

A summary of road delays and closures due to road works, cruise and community events - for the week starting Monday 3 June 2024.