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An overview of road works in the county as we approach the festive period.
15 December 2023
A joint decarbonisation project between Orkney and Shetland has been awarded £4.9 million in funding by Innovate UK.
13 December 2023
Local farmers who are keen to explore non-agricultural business opportunities on their farm or land are being encouraged to consider an application to the Council’s Farm/Croft Diversification scheme.
12 December 2023
As the festive season approaches, Orkney Islands Council is reminding the public that bus services run differently from 23 December 2023 to 6 January 2024 inclusive.
11 December 2023
A summing up of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for week starting Monday 11 December 2023.
8 December 2023
An outline of changes to the normal opening hours at the Council's Waste Management Sites over the festive period, for commercial customers and householders.
7 December 2023
Commercial refuse collection days over the Christmas and New Year period are listed below.
Regular waste collections will resume on Monday 8 January 2024.
7 December 2023
Orkney Islands Council is reminding householders there are changes to waste and recycling collections over the festive period.
7 December 2023
Domestic and commercial collection days for the isles over the festive period (25 December to 5 January inclusive).
6 December 2023