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A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works or events - for the week starting Monday 19 February 2024.
14 February 2024
Orkney's Parasport Festival returns on Friday 23 February, offering children with physical disability, vision impairment, hearing loss or Down Syndrome the chance to try out a range of sports and fun activities.
13 February 2024
Transport Scotland are moving to electronic concessionary ferry vouchers for eligible elderly, disabled and young people - and folks affected who've moved recently are urged to make sure the Council's transport team has their new address.
13 February 2024
Stagecoach has advised Orkney Islands Council that it intends to resume school transport services this afternoon, but on main roads only. The information below details which roads will not be serviced
9 February 2024
The arrangements for the election of a new Political Leader at Orkney Islands Council and a by-election in Stromness and the South Isles, and have been announced.
8 February 2024
A By-Election is to be held for the return of a Councillor for the Stromness and South Isles Ward of Orkney Islands Council
8 February 2024
A rolling update of disruptions to Council services due to weather, for Thursday 8 February 2024.
8 February 2024
It’s (almost!) that time of year where the Council’s Education team asks parents and carers to register their young children for nursery and P1, to help schools and nurseries plan for the school year ahead. Registration opens 23 February 2024.
8 February 2024
A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works or events - for the week starting Monday 12 February 2024.
8 February 2024
A rolling update on disruptions to Council services due to today's snowy conditions (Wednesday 7 February 2024):
7 February 2024