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Roads works update for week starting 22 January 2024
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.
19 January 2024
Polytunnel vandalism leaves Hup pupils exposed to harm – and delays healthy eating project
The Hope Community School is seeking help to eliminate out-of-hours destructive behaviour in its grounds, after shards of broken glass were left in the playground and the school's polytunnel vandalised recently.
19 January 2024
Council Convener Pays Tribute to Former Councillor
Orkney Islands Council Convener Graham Bevan has paid tribute to former Stromness Councillor John Flett Brown, who passed away last week.
18 January 2024
OLECG 'Stay off the roads'
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.
18 January 2024
Weather disruption roundup - Tuesday 16 January 2024
A rolling roundup of disruption to Council services due to bad weather today, Tuesday 16 January 2024 - check back for updates.
16 January 2024