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The Council is reminding folk that the second phase of street improvement works in Kirkwall’s town centre is due to get underway next week (week beginning 2 September).

The North Isles Landscape Partnership Scheme (NILPS) is to work with the Orkney Skate Trust on an exciting and innovative project to learn more about the critically endangered Flapper Skate and general marine life in the North Isles.

A project by Orkney Islands Council which aims to support the sustainable growth of the aquaculture industry whilst protecting and maintaining the seas around Orkney has been shortlisted for a national planning award.

Orkney Ferries is to extend the period multi-journey books of vouchers are valid for.

The Council will be carrying out important road works on Pickaquoy Road from 09:00 tomorrow (Tuesday 27 August) to lay safety surfacing at a pedestrian crossing.

An innovative workshop looking at the process of marine planning in Orkney will take place in Kirkwall and Stromness next month.

Orkney Islands Council is set to appoint a new Executive Director of Education, Leisure and Housing.

I’m pleased to advise that David Atkinson has recently been appointed Building Standards Inspector covering our West Inspection Area.

The West Inspection Area covers West Mainland, West side Kirkwall and St Ola, Shapinsay, Stronsay, Eday, Sanday and Papa Westray.

New interpretation panels and benches have been installed in Kirkwall.

The second phase of street improvement works in Kirkwall’s town centre is due to get underway at the beginning of September.