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Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while the Kirkwall City Pipe Band hold parades in Kirkwall.
30 May 2024
A summary of road delays and closures due to road works, cruise and community events - for the week starting Monday 3 June 2024.
30 May 2024
With just five weeks to go before the UK General Election, voters and potential candidates in Orkney and Shetland are reminded of key dates and significant changes to the voting process this year.
30 May 2024
The Full Council met this afternoon (30 May) to formally approve the appointment of Stephen Hagan as Chair of the new Orkney Towns Board.
30 May 2024
The volunteer-run Orkney-Ukraine Language Café celebrated its first-year milestone at the weekend – and those who have benefited from its existence say they are keen for the project to continue.
29 May 2024
The third lineup of staff shortlisted for their outstanding service to the community will progress to the 2023-24 finals of Orkney Islands Council’s VIP Awards.
29 May 2024
Drivers are being urged to allow extra time for journeys and drive with care as Orkney Islands Council’s Roads team gears up for the summer road works season – including the annual surface dressing programme starting later in June.
29 May 2024
Orkney and Shetland Libraries are putting aside their friendly rivalry with a joint project to boost services for the visually impaired.
29 May 2024
Orkney’s school catering team has achieved the Food for Life Served Here (FFLSH) award for the fifth consecutive year.
29 May 2024
Heads up folks that we’ve had to close the recycling centre at Cursiter Quarry in Finstown following illegal dumping of waste at the site.
29 May 2024