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Roads update for week starting 22/09/25
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 22/09/2025.
19 September 2025
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Occasional Licence - Garson Foubister - Whisky Tasting Social Event - Sandwick Community Hall - 18 October 2025
Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Garson Foubister for Sandwick Community Hall.
18 September 2025
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Occasional Licence - Westray Sailing Club - Harvest Home - Westray High School Hall - 18 October 2025
The Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Westray Sailing Club for Westray School Hall.
18 September 2025
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Occasional Licence - Eday Community Association - Harvest Home - Eday Primary School - 24 October 2025
Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Eday Community Association for Eday Primary School.
18 September 2025
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Occasional Licence - Deerness Community Association - Harvest Home - Deerness Community Centre - 24 October 2025
Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Deerness Community Association for Deerness Community Centre.
18 September 2025
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Occasional Licence - Deerness Community Association - Race Night - Deerness Community Centre - 14 November 2025
Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Deerness Community Association for Deerness Community Centre.
18 September 2025
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Preparing young people to recognise and handle risk is vital say ‘Safe Islander’ organisers
Orkney’s latest crop of secondary school pupils will be taking part in the annual Safe Islander event this week aimed at helping them recognise some common risks – at a time when their independence is growing.
17 September 2025
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Occasional Licence - Moira Cossar - YM Community Hall - Hoedown - 22 November 2025
Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Moira Cossar for YM Community Hall.
17 September 2025
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Occasional Licence - Moira Cossar - YM Community Hall - Christmas Meal and Social Evening - 16 December 2025
Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Moira Cossar for YM Community Hall.
17 September 2025
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Occasional Licence - Liam Robertston - West End Guesthouse - Uppie Ba Social Night and other Private Events - 8 - 21 November 2025
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Liam Robertson for the West End Guest House.
16 September 2025
