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A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works and events - for week starting Monday 4 December 2023.

Orkney Islands Council is calling for comment on its new Local Transport Strategy, which sets out ambitions for an efficient, accessible local network which contributes to net zero as well as supporting the economy and wellbeing of our islands.

A new service has been introduced to allow local folk to receive updates on the Churchill Barriers direct to their personal devices via the Telegram app.

Orkney Islands Council is inviting applications to its trust fund for support towards educational projects that benefit people in Orkney.

Work starts next week on planned maintenance in three much loved woodlands managed by the Council, and will continue well into the new year.

Kirkwall’s Christmas tree – a gift from Norway - will be lit up this Saturday (December 2) as part of a series of outdoor tree lighting ceremonies kickstarting the festive season

The Islands Centre for Net Zero (ICNZ) is hosting joint open days in Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides to engage local communities and businesses.

Orkney Islands Council’s animal welfare team is urging all bird keepers to be aware of their obligations following confirmation of cases of bird flu near Finstown.

A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works and events - for week starting Monday 20 November 2023.

Orkney Islands Council has marked a momentous occasion as Papay community stalwart, Neil Rendall, hangs up his airfield attendant high-vis for the last time after 50 years safely guiding flights in and out of Papay.