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If you are a contractor or farmer with plant equipment for hire that could assist during periods of extreme weather or for civil engineering works, then the Council wants to hear from you. 

A summing up of road delays and closures due to works and events, underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 2 September 2024.

Wreaths will be laid at the Kirk Green War Memorial outside St Magnus Cathedral on Tuesday 3 September 2024 during a remembrance event to mark Merchant Navy Day. 

People can now buy a combined gift voucher for both St Magnus Cathedral tours – keep your feet on the ground with a wander around the historic graveyard or reach new heights with a tour of the upper levels of the building. 

Mobile coverage across four areas of Orkney – Stronsay, Burray, Deerness and Rackwick - has been expanded as part of the Scottish Government’s Scottish 4G Infill (S4GI) £28.75 million programme. 

The calm and professional approach of the Westray airfield team to the emergency landing of a private plane on the island has been praised by Councillor Mellissa Thomson, North Isles Councillor and Vice-Chair of the Development and Infrastructure Committee.  

The private plane, with one pilot on board and no passengers, was bound for Wick from the Faroes when the aircraft began experiencing power issues.  

The Council is asking households in Area to keep their bins out as the waste team attempts to catch up after a vehicle breakdown.

Orkney Islands Council’s Trading Standards team is reminding bird keepers of new UK-wide legislation coming into force soon which requires all keepers of outdoor birds - even single pets - to register their birds.