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A summing up of road works and other delays or closures underway or soon to start in the county - for week starting Monday 22 January 2024.

Orkney Islands Council Convener Graham Bevan has paid tribute to former Stromness Councillor John Flett Brown, who passed away last week.

With almost all roads in Orkney impassable tonight due to drifting snow, the Orkney Local Emergency Coordination Group have issued a plea to drivers to stay off the roads – and for those who are not already at home to find alternative accommodation.

A rolling roundup of disruption to Council services due to bad weather today, Tuesday 16 January 2024 - check back for updates.

Stromness Warehouse Buildings will be closing at the earlier time of 4.45pm every Thursday, until further notice.

Orkney Islands Council’s Political Leader James Stockan has today (15 January 2024) announced that he intends to retire from his role as leader – and as an elected member.

A round up of bad weather service disruptions today, 15 January 2024:

A summing up of road works for the week ahead.