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Proposals to make Albert and Bridge Street vehicle free between 11am and 3pm daily and also late at night are being published for final scrutiny and comment by the public.

The multi-use games area (MUGA) at Kirkwall Grammar School has been given a revamp, just in time for the summer sun - and the Orkney 2025 Island Games of course! 

It’s been confirmed a much anticipated second Carers Conference will take place in Orkney on 27 November, 2025.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Iain Laird for Shapinsay Community Playing Field, Shapinsay Show.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Iain Laird for Beer Shed, Dounby Show Park. 

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 14 July 2025.

Orkney Islands Council has issued a reminder to drivers about important changes to Council car park arrangements during the upcoming Orkney 2025 International Island Games. 

Orkney Islands Council have received an occasional licence application from Holm Parish Football Club for Holm Community Centre.

With the Orkney 2025 International Island Games fast approaching Orkney Islands Council has issued a reminder about the impacts of the event on some public facilities.  

Orkney Islands Council has welcomed £1.75m from the Scottish Government’s Heat and Energy Efficient Scotland scheme for 2025-26, to help even more homes across the county make improvements to their heating and insulation.