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A By-Election is to be held for the return of a Councillor for the Stromness and South Isles Ward of Orkney Islands Council

A rolling update of disruptions to Council services due to weather, for Thursday 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.

A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works or events - for the week starting Monday 12 February 2024.

A rolling update on disruptions to Council services due to today's snowy conditions (Wednesday 7 February 2024):

The Council has been working hard to restore gritting operations in Sanday and Rousay following breakdowns of the two vehicles in the islands on Monday (5 February)

Applications for the 2024-25 round of Orkney's Athlete Travel Award Scheme opens  today (5 February).

A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works or events - for the week starting Monday 5 February 2024.

A roundup of weather-related disruptions for Wednesday 31 January and Thursday 1 February 2024.