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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 the holding of Boys Brigade Parades.

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 RJ McLeod, on behalf of SSEN, carry out utility works.

Elected Members at today’s (17 February) Policy and Resources Committee agreed to placing a new housing development at Copland’s Road in Stromness onto the Council’s Capital Programme. 

Elected Members at today’s (17 February) Policy and Resources Committee meeting considered a report on the future running of the new nursery, located next to UHI Orkney in Kirkwall.

Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for variation of premises licence from BDS Plant Hire (Orkney) Ltd in respect of Standing Stones Hotel, Stenness, Orkney, KW16 3JX.

Part of the Pickaquoy Centre in Kirkwall is set to remain closed to users until at least the end of March following a significant flooding incident in the plant room of the swimming pool.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 16/02/2026.

Orkney Islands Council have received an occasional licence application for Orkney Theatre.

Orkney Islands Council have received an occasional licence application from Duncan McLean for Stromness Town Hall. 

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