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Schools in Orkney are closed to all pupils for a second day due to the snow and icy conditions.
10 February 2021
Cursiter Quarry - an update from the Council's interim Chief Executive John Mundell.
9 February 2021
Road condition update and black ice warning for 9 and 10 February, from Orkney Islands Council's Roads team.
9 February 2021
OIC gritter crews have been out since before the crack of dawn working to keep the main priority 1 roads clear and passable as much of the county has woken to a thick blanket of hazardous snow and ice, with large drifts in areas.
9 February 2021
Following a second round of advertising Orkney Islands Council has decided not to hold interviews for the position of Chief Executive at this time.
9 February 2021
All schools in Orkney are closed to all children and young people today, Tuesday, as much of the county is covered in a thick blanket of snow and ice leaving roads particularly hazardous.
9 February 2021
On the 6th of May the elections for the Scottish Parliament will take place. If you are aged 16 or over that day, resident in Scotland and registered to vote, you will be able to take part.
9 February 2021
Orkney Islands Council is warning of very challenging road conditions tonight (Monday 8 February) and into tomorrow, as road surface temperatures plummet.
8 February 2021
As the nationwide winter freeze continues, Orkney Islands Council has suspended planned roadworks across the county today to enable a major effort in keeping priority 1 roads open.
8 February 2021
Orkney Islands Council is continuing to lobby both the UK and Scottish Governments for improved access to telecommunication networks, as the digital divide continues to disadvantage many in Orkney.
4 February 2021