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Occasional Licence - Kerry Leask - Orkney Food and Drink - Stromness Pier Head - 24 May 2025
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Kerry Leask for Orkney Food and Drink.
25 April 2025
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Occasional Licence - Lindsay Hall - Gable End Theatre - Live Music - 13 and 28 June 2025
Orkney Islands Council have received two occasional licence applications from Lindsay Hall on behalf of Gable End Theatre.
25 April 2025
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Digital Ferry Voucher Scheme extended to 19-21 year olds
From 23 June 2025, the Scottish Government is extending the concessionary digital ferry voucher scheme to young islanders aged 19 to 21, helping them save money when travelling to and from the Scottish Mainland.
24 April 2025
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Premises Licence - The Old Library, 8 Laing Street, Kirkwall
Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for premises licence from Old Library Coworking Ltd in respect of The Old Library, 8 Laing Street, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1NW.
24 April 2025
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Occasional Licence - Kirkwall Bowling Club - Competitions and Promotional Bowls Games - 31 July - 13 August 2025
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Kirkwall Bowling Club.
24 April 2025
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Occasional Licence - Kirkwall Bowling Club - Competitions and Promotional Bowls Games - 9 - 22 July 2025
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Kirkwall Bowling Club.
24 April 2025
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Occasional Licence - Kirkwall Bowling Club - Competitions and Promotional Bowls Games - 14 - 27 August 2025
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Kirkwall Bowling Club.
24 April 2025
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Occasional Licence - Kirkwall Bowling Club - Competitions and Promotional Bowls Games - 2 - 15 September 2025
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Kirkwall Bowling Club.
24 April 2025
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Temporary Closure of Roads in Kirkwall for Kirkwall City Pipe Band Parades
Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while the Kirkwall City Pipe Band hold parades in Kirkwall.
24 April 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Orkney Folk Festival) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during the Orkney Folk Festival. The Order shall be in operation from Thursday 22 May 2025 to Sunday 25 May 2025 and its effect will be to:
24 April 2025