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Hatston and Garson household waste and recycling centres will be closed on Tuesday 19 December due to breakdown.

Scottish Water teams are working to restore normal service to customers in Stronsay, after a ‘boil notice’ was issued on Sunday afternoon. Action was taken on a precautionary basis after samples from the island’s drinking water network did not meet strict regulatory standards.

Scottish Water will be going door to door this evening (17 December) issuing customers on Stronsay in Orkney with a boil water notice instruction for drinking.

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.

A volunteer group formed at a public meeting last night (13 December 2023) will be taking forward further discussions and exploring feasibility work on the future of the Tomb of the Eagles site in South Ronaldsay.

An overview of road works in the county as we approach the festive period.

A joint decarbonisation project between Orkney and Shetland has been awarded £4.9 million in funding by Innovate UK.

Local farmers who are keen to explore non-agricultural business opportunities on their farm or land are being encouraged to consider an application to the Council’s Farm/Croft Diversification scheme.

As the festive season approaches, Orkney Islands Council is reminding the public that bus services run differently from 23 December 2023 to 6 January 2024 inclusive.