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Orkney Islands Council has received an occasional licence application from Brian Clouston for Firth Community Centre.

Orkney Islands Council have received an occasional licence application from Brian Clouston for Firth Community Centre.

A report into the impact of new ‘Greening’ rules on the Orkney agricultural sector has been published.

Following a successful feasibility study completed earlier in 2025, the 'Safer Route to School' project for Ferry Road in Stromness is now entering its collaborative design phase. The project is jointly led by Orkney Islands Council and Sustrans and funded by the Scottish Government. 

Due to a shortage of vehicles the Westray refuse collection has been cancelled on Monday 1 September. 

The team at the Kirbuster Farm Museum in Birsay have advised that they'll be opening later on Saturday 30 August

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 1 September 2025.

A ‘Whale Stranding’ protocol is being drawn up by Orkney Islands Council to support the local authority and its partners in responding to such incidents.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Lodge Odin Dounby for Masonic Hall, Dounby. 

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Edith Aitken for the Old School, Quoyloo, Stromness.