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The new Leaders of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Orkney Islands Council and Shetland Islands Council yesterday reaffirmed their commitment to the Islands Bill at a meeting of the Islands Strategic Group chaired by Humza Yousaf, Minister for Transport and the Islands.

The Council’s ‘Team Stromness’ scheme – a regeneration effort spanning the last ten years – has been shortlisted in this year’s Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning.

The road between Church Road and Hellihole in Stromness will be closed to traffic all day this Thursday 13 July, affecting Victoria Street, Graham Place and Dundas Street, to enable maintenance on the street in advance of Shopping Week.

Feedback is invited following a review of the Orkney’s core paths network.

The massive loss of life when a Royal Navy battleship was blown apart at Scapa Flow was remembered today (Sunday 9 July), exactly 100 years since disaster struck HMS Vanguard.

Orkney’s newly elected Councillors have started the budget planning process in preparation for considerable financial challenges in the year ahead.

Orkney Islands Council is managing its investments well, according to a recent report considered by the new Council

Orkney Islands Council has taken over ownership of a Pelamis marine energy device for a nominal sum.

Feedback will be invited from Monday (10 July) following a review of the Orkney’s core paths network.

Musicians from the Royal Marines will make a poignant return visit to Orkney this weekend, where they will play at a special concert as part of the HMS Vanguard commemorations.