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A summing up of road works and delays on the county's roads from 26 February 2024:

Local people interested in the proposed West of Orkney Windfarm can pop in for an update from some of the project team.

The Council is reminding folk that call blockers are available on free loan to anyone experiencing nuisance or scam calls. 

Two of our young Westray students are fulfilling their goal of attending football training - despite a journey across the sea! 

It’s with great sadness that we mark the passing of one of our oldest care home residents on Saturday 17 February – Barbara Jolly who was 102.

“We all have a role to play in keeping adults safe and protected in Orkney.” 

The Kirkwall Travel Centre is in need of some TLC and is closed off from today (Tuesday) for around a week while the building gets a peedie spruce up and a lick of paint. 

The countdown is on for any candidates looking to stand in the Stromness and South Isles by election

Councillor Heather Woodbridge was elected unopposed at this morning's meeting of the Full Council, replacing James Stockan who stepped down as an elected member on 5 February.

Works are due to get underway this Spring on the installation of new community and visitor facilities in the centre of Dounby.