News

6 November 2026

Occasional Licence - Moira Cossar - YM Community Hall, Longhope - Community Christmas Meal and Social Evening - 15 December 2026

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Moira Cossar for the YM Community Hall, Longhope.

6 November 2026

Occasional Licence - Iain Laird - St Andrews Community Centre - Young Farmers – Dinner and Dance - 5 December 2026

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Iain Laird for St Andrews Community Centre.

5 November 2026

Views sought on public bus services

Orkney Islands Council’s transportation team are asking for views on Orkney’s public bus services, - whether you use the bus regularly, occasionally or not at all.

5 November 2026

Housing Service 2025/26 annual report published

Orkney Islands Council’s Housing Services Annual Report for 2025-2026 has been published and details a strong performance across a number of areas, despite a challenging year for the service.

4 November 2026

Stromness Nursery Recognised for Peedie Connections Project at Intergenerational Awards

An innovative partnership between Stromness Nursery and Hamnavoe House Care Home has earned recognition after receiving a Highly Commended award at the Intergenerational Excellence Awards 2026. 

4 November 2026

Milestone reached for Papdale Halls of Residence Demolition

Plans to demolish the former Papdale Halls of Residence building in Kirkwall have reached a key milestone this week with Elected Members approving the award of a contract for the demolition.   

3 November 2026

Planning your own fireworks for Bonfire Night? Read this first

Orkney Islands Council, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Police Scotland are reminding anyone planning their own fireworks this week about the law around buying and using them, and how to celebrate safely.

3 November 2026

Council Introduces New Electronic Sign for Churchill Barrier Closures

This week, Orkney Islands Council has positioned a variable message sign on Glimps Holm, at the south end of the second barrier, which will be used to advise when the barrier is closed. 

2 November 2026

Council Leader to return from maternity leave

29 October 2026

Why shouldn’t you care? The voices of care experienced young people in Orkney amplified through art.

A new poster campaign, featuring original artwork created by a group of young people with care experience, is set to raise awareness of Care Experience Week and challenge the stigma that surrounds the experience of care in Orkney from Wednesday.