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Drop in meetings are being held in Dounby, Kirkwall and St Margaret’s Hope this month as part of the Orkney Local Development Plan review process. 

The Notice of Election for the forthcoming UK General Election has now been published for the Orkney and Shetland Constituency. 

Stromness Academy held its annual ‘Celebration Evening’, recognising the efforts, achievement, and contributions to the life of the school of its students. 

The Council is reminding the public about the dangers to our waste team staff of incorrectly disposing of gas canisters. 

An Election is to be held for a Member of Parliament to serve the Orkney & Shetland Constituency.

Nomination papers can be obtained from the office of the Returning Officer, Council Offices, School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NY, during the times stated below.

The Council’s Eurovision fans Karl and Andrew Kemp were successful in “Finding Nemo” - this year’s winning act from Switzerland - when they bumped into them in a restaurant ahead of the grand final. 

A summary of road delays and closures due to road works, cruise and community events - for the week starting Monday 3 June 2024.

With just five weeks to go before the UK General Election, voters and potential candidates in Orkney and Shetland are reminded of key dates and significant changes to the voting process this year. 

The Full Council met this afternoon (30 May) to formally approve the appointment of Stephen Hagan as Chair of the new Orkney Towns Board. 

The volunteer-run Orkney-Ukraine Language Café celebrated its first-year milestone at the weekend – and those who have benefited from its existence say they are keen for the project to continue.