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Sustrans will shortly be carrying out a community engagement exercise around the traffic management of part of Kirkwall’s main throughfare. 

Orkney’s bus timetables will see some changes from Monday 28 October 2024 as services return to a winter timetable - pick up a timetable now or visit www.orkney.gov.uk/bus

The Rotary Club of Orkney and the Kirkwall & St. Ola Community Council would like to welcome everyone to attend the Annual Kirkwall Community Bonfire & Fireworks Display on Saturday 2nd November 2024 at the Peedie Sea. 

Folk in Orkney are being asked to help shape a Council strategy that will support tackling greenhouse gas emissions from all buildings in the county.

Saturday the 19th of October marks the start of Care Experienced week across Scotland, a week with a purpose to celebrate every child, young person and adult with experience of care and their supporters.   

Bird keepers in Orkney are being asked to be vigilant as the bird flu virus continues to circulate among wild birds in the UK.  

The Orkney Youth Forum has embarked on a mission to tell more young people about their work - over a friendly, inclusive game of boccia and a bubble tea!

A Council employee is making it her mission to spread a little bit of Christmas joy for bairns in Orkney this festive season.