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Children are “thriving” at Papa Westray Community School and Nursery Class, according to Inspectors from Education Scotland. 

Community members in Firth and Stenness are being reminded there will be a meeting on Tuesday (2 July 2024) to elect new members onto the community council.

People have the chance to show their appreciation and support for Orkney’s links with the military when this year’s Armed Forces Day is marked on Saturday, June 29. 

An Orkney Islands Councillor has shared her “near miss” with a driver whilst horse-riding in a bid to raise awareness of a British Horse Society (BHS) road safety campaign “Dead Slow.” 

Applications are now open for academic year 2024-2025 and we want to remind families in Orkney to check whether or not they may be entitled to free school meals and/or school clothing allowance. 

Postal voters for the forthcoming General Election are being reminded of a key change to the process for returning their vote

A memorial garden at Papdale Primary School is being created in memory of a much-loved teacher, colleague and friend, Mrs Irene Drever. 

A summing up of closures and delays due to road works, events or cruise visits - for the week starting Monday 24 June 2024.

The Council has introduced specific recycling bins for vapes and e-cigarettes at our three Household Waste and Recycling Centres – Hatston, Garson and Bossack. 

The Orkney Ferries Shore Street office will be open on Sundays from 23 June 2024.