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Possible road closures as weather conditions worsen
The Council’s Roads Team are in discussions with Police Scotland over possible roads closures as conditions worsen in areas of the county.
Thankfully, it’s the weekend and we are hoping many more folk will be able to stay home and safe as the message is clear – do not travel other than for essential reasons only.
13 February 2021
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Gritter crews continue to deal with drifting snow
All priority one and two routes have been boarded/ploughed and treated at least once this morning by our gritter teams.
12 February 2021
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Rising winds cause further snow drifts
It’s another chilly one out there and although there was no snowfall overnight, rising wind is leading to further drifts on some of our roads.
12 February 2021
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Vaccination appointments – weather advice
People in South Ronaldsay and Burray with vaccination appointments in Kirkwall over the weekend are being advised to allow plenty of time for their journeys - and to keep an eye on weather and Churchill Barriers updates.
12 February 2021
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Coastguard assisting Orkney’s home carers reach the vulnerable
Local Coastguard teams have answered a plea for help from Orkney’s Homecare Service to ensure carers can reach some of the county’s most vulnerable folk with more snow and strong winds forecast into the weekend.
12 February 2021
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Black ice and frost warning - 11 and 12 February
Orkney Islands Council is advising that road conditions will remain hazardous this evening and into tomorrow morning.
11 February 2021
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Household collection disruption - 11 February
Orkney Islands Council is advising some refuse and recycling collections weren't able to be completed today, 11 February, due to ongoing wintry road conditions.
11 February 2021
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Further update on missed collections - 10 February
Orkney Islands Council is issuing advice to households whose household refuse and recycling collections were impacted yesterday, 10 February.
11 February 2021
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Refuse collection disruption - Hoy and Walls 11 February
Orkney Islands Council advises residents of Hoy and Walls that unfortunately due to mechanical breakdown the refuse cart will not be available to carry out collections tomorrow, Thursday 11 February.
10 February 2021
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Update on missed collections - 10 February
Orkney Islands Council is advising it was unable to complete refuse and recycling collections in some areas yesterday (Wednesday 10 February) due to ongoing wintry road conditions and unfortunately a mechanical issue.
10 February 2021
