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A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 19/01/2026.

Work is underway to install new and replacement bus shelters across Orkney, thanks to external grant funding from the Scottish Government.

Orkney Local Action Group (LAG), which brings together representatives from Orkney’s public, private and voluntary sectors, has appointed a new Chair. 

Amy Esslemont takes on the role with experience in development, she currently is the head of enterprise support for Highlands and Islands Enterprise and has extensive experience in local and community funding. 

Orkney Islands Council has shared their gratitude to staff, farmers, emergency services, community groups, volunteers and residents for their patience, resilience and assistance during the recent prolonged period of challenging winter. 

Orkney Islands Council Leader Heather Woodbridge has welcomed the Scottish budget announcements made by Cabinet Secretary for Finance Shona Robison in the Holyrood Chamber this afternoon – with early indications being that funding for Phase 1 for Orkney’s Ferry Replacement Programme has been secured.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Norman Rendall for  Orkney Theatre.

Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Hoy & Walls Sailing Club for YM Community Hall.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Karen Crichton for Stromness Town Hall.

The Westray bin collection has been cancelled today  (12 January) due to ferry disruption. An update will be provided as soon as possible on alternative arrangements

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received three applications for occasional licences from Brian Clouston for Firth Community Centre.