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The Orkney Islands Council (Muddisdale Road, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while R Clouston Ltd carry out access works to the new care home.
16 October 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Openreach South Ronaldsay Application 1) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while Openreach carry out utility works.
16 October 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Openreach South Ronaldsay Application 3) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while Openreach carry out utility works.
16 October 2025
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Temporary Closure of Roads and Car Park in Kirkwall for Kirkwall Bid Halloween Parade
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 during Kirkwall Bid’s Halloween Parade.
16 October 2025
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Orkney employers invited to attend Employment Support Showcase
The Orkney Local Employability Partnership (OLEP) is hosting an Employment Support Showcase on Friday 14 November at The Old Library, Kirkwall, offering businesses the chance to learn about the wide range of support available to help them recruit and retain a diverse workforce.
14 October 2025
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Occasional Licence - Lodge Mercantile Marine No. 453 - Lodge Meeting and Reception - 6 December 2025.
Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Lodge Mercantile Marine No. 453 for 6 December 2025
9 October 2025
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Storm Amy - OLECG Update - 04 October 2025
Weather conditions in Orkney continue to be challenging as Storm Amy passes through the county.
4 October 2025
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Storm Amy - Strong Winds Warning
Folk in Orkney should ‘batten down the hatches’ for incoming strong winds and rain this weekend.
3 October 2025
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Storm Amy - Service Updates
An Amber weather warning for wind - covering Orkney - has been issued from 5:00pm on Friday 3 October until 9:00am on Saturday 4 October.
2 October 2025
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Appointment to Head of Education Role
A new Head of Education has been appointed at Orkney Islands Council.
2 October 2025