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Significant progress continues to be made on the extensive repair and replacement programme at the Pickaquoy Centre, with the facility now expected to reopen in mid-November.

A £14.m. construction contract for Orkney Islands Council’s six-turbine wind farm at Quanterness outside Kirkwall has been awarded to local firm Heddle Construction.

Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Moira Cossar for YM Community Hall.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received four applications for occasional licences from Norman Rendall for Orkney Theatre.

People interested in working for Orkney Islands Council will soon have a new, dedicated place to find the latest vacancies and recruitment information.

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 while RNLI Stromness hold an event.

Orkney Islands Council have received two applications for occasional licences from Stuart Mackie for Waterfront, Crowness Road, Kirkwall.

Kirkjuvagr House will open its doors to the public on Thursday 27 August, giving members of the community an opportunity to look around.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received four applications for occasional licences from to run consecutively in respect of the Pier Restaurant, Rousay.

Orkney Islands Council has welcomed £1.75 million from the Scottish Government’s Heat and Energy Efficient Scotland: Area Based Scheme (HEES: ABS) for 2026-27.