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Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of site personnel and road users while general carriageway repairs and maintenance are carried out.

On 17 November 2025, Orkney Islands Council made the above-named order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the order, which comes into operation on 8 December 2025, will be to create a twenty miles per hour speed limit on various sections of roads in Kirkwall.

On 17 November 2025, Orkney Islands Council made the above-named order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the order, which comes into operation on 8 December 2025, will be to create a twenty miles per hour speed limit on various sections of roads in Stromness

On 17 November 2025, Orkney Islands Council made the above-named order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

The effect of the order, which comes into operation on 8 December 2025, will be to create a twenty miles per hour speed limit on various sections of roads on the Orkney mainland and the isles.

Christmas tree lighting events are taking place across Orkney from tonight through to early December.

Stenness Community School has been awarded the Reading Schools Silver accreditation by Scottish Book Trust, achieving the second tier of the national programme which supports schools to build a culture of reading.

Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Carey Maguire for Rousay Community School. 

At Policy and Resources Committee today, a number of items were heard in private due to the nature of the reports.  We can provide the following updates from the meeting. 

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for an occasional licence from Holm Community Association for  Holm Community Centre.

Orkney Islands Council have received two applications for an occasional licences from Eday  Community Association for 23 & 31 December 2025.