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A contract to supply Orkney Islands Council with general office stationery, equipment and printer cartridges and toner has been awarded to local company Sinclair Office Supplies.

An event is being held next month to bring local suppliers and contractors together with the main contractors for the Council’s Quanterness wind farm project.

Councillor Mellissa Thomson has been appointed Chair of the Enterprise and Infrastructure Committee at Orkney Islands Council, having previously served as Vice-Chair. Cllr Thomson was elected at yesterday’s (Tue 30 June) General Meeting of the Council.

A new art exhibition exploring Orkney's historical connections to the transatlantic slave trade goes on display in Orkney Museum’s recently transformed exhibition room and runs from Saturday 4 July until Saturday 26 September 2026. 

Extra fuel costs to be absorbed by Council to protect island residents; engagement with governments on this issue to continue

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Timothy Dodman for The Kelp Store, Papa Westray.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received two applications for occasional licences in connection with Dounby Show Park.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Iain Laird for a Marquee located within the Grounds of The Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall.

Public consultation events are being held next month, setting out proposals for a change of use of land at Crowness, Hatston, on Wednesday 8 and 22 July.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 29/06/2026.