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A summary of changes to our usual services to accommodate the 2025 Orkney International Island Games.

Orkney Islands Council Transportation Service is advising of changes and suspensions to public bus and ferry services during the Orkney 2025 International Island Games (12 to 18 July inclusive).

Watch a short video of Colin McAlpine who's worked as a Clerk for Stronsay Community Council for 15 years, speaking about how his role supports his community.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Cormac Grogan for Stromness Academy.

The Council’s summer holiday free school meal payments should be arriving in people’s bank accounts this week. 

Agencies with responsibility for animal welfare in Orkney have joined forces to issue a reminder to the local agricultural sector over livestock registration requirements.  

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 30 June 2025.

Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for variation of premises licence from Pomona Inn, Finstown.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Gareth Ellis for a Gazebo Bar located in Sanday Community School Playing Field.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Westray Sailing Club for Westray Junior High School Hall.