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A shared determination to work closely with colleagues to achieve the best for Orkney shone through at this year’s finals of Orkney Islands Council’s VIP Awards held today (Friday 20 June).

The Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA) are working in partnership with Orkney Islands Council to launch a free training and support programme aimed at encouraging folk to become new professional childminders, in a bid to help address childcare shortages in the county.

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

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 23 June 2025. 

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Ann-Marie Clouston for Sandwick Community Hall. 

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for an occasional licence from East Mainland Agricultural Society – Grace Harcus for St Andrews Show Park.

Parents, pupils, and staff working in the Council’s schools and nurseries will be asked for their views about mobile phone use in education settings during a wide-ranging consultation.  

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Kerry Leask for Orkney Food and Drink.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Carey Maguire for Rousay Community School Hall. 

Seven community councils in Orkney are seeking community minded folk to help them clerk meetings and keep communication running smoothly.