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With almost all roads in Orkney impassable tonight due to drifting snow, the Orkney Local Emergency Coordination Group have issued a plea to drivers to stay off the roads – and for those who are not already at home to find alternative accommodation.

A rolling roundup of disruption to Council services due to bad weather today, Tuesday 16 January 2024 - check back for updates.

Stromness Warehouse Buildings will be closing at the earlier time of 4.45pm every Thursday, until further notice.

Orkney Islands Council’s Political Leader James Stockan has today (15 January 2024) announced that he intends to retire from his role as leader – and as an elected member.

A round up of bad weather service disruptions today, 15 January 2024:

A summing up of road works for the week ahead.

The Accounts Commission will meet today (11 January 2024) to consider a statutory report on Best Value in Orkney Islands Council

Are you ready to take your first step into a ‘New Year, New Thinking’ in 2024 and get practical support with household budgeting?

A group of young folk from the Orkney mainland will be creating a series of pop-up Boba – or bubble tea – drop ins for their peers across Orkney, in a bid to tackle youth loneliness and isolation.