Orkney Islands Council is thanking local drivers and businesses for their patience after what has been a busy period for road works in the county, as the next swathe of works get underway.

Work on an improved community space in Papdale is continuing – with the first phase of the project due to be completed by the end of September.

The Council has introduced a new yellow tag for bins when householders get in a muddle with collections.

Section 8(1) Screening Determination

In accordance with Section 8(1) of the Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005, Orkney Islands Council has formally determined, in consultation with Historic Environment Scotland, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency and Scottish Natural Heritage (now named NatureScot), that implementation of the Strategic Tourism Infrastructure Development Plan is likely to have significant environmental effects. Therefore, a Strategic Environmental Assessment is required, and an environmental report will be prepared alongside the Plan.

A look at road works underway or soon to start including at Sparrowhawk Road, Hatston and Heddle Road, Finstown from Monday 4 July.