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Storm Amy - OLECG Update - 04 October 2025
Weather conditions in Orkney continue to be challenging as Storm Amy passes through the county.
4 October 2025
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Storm Amy - Strong Winds Warning
Folk in Orkney should ‘batten down the hatches’ for incoming strong winds and rain this weekend.
3 October 2025
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Occasional Licence - Garson Foubister - Sandwick Community Hall - Festive Dinner/Dance and Trophy Presentation - 6 December 2025
Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Gary Foubister for Sandwick Community Hall.
3 October 2025
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Storm Amy - Service Updates
An Amber weather warning for wind - covering Orkney - has been issued from 5:00pm on Friday 3 October until 9:00am on Saturday 4 October.
2 October 2025
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Appointment to Head of Education Role
A new Head of Education has been appointed at Orkney Islands Council.
2 October 2025
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Occasional Licence - Deerness Community Association - Deerness Community Centre - Race Night - 21 November 2025.
Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Deerness Community Association for Deerness Community Centre.
2 October 2025
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Occasional Licence - Shapinsay Agricultural Association - Shapinsay Community Centre - Harvest Home - 1 November 2025.
Orkney Islands Council have received an application for an occasional licence from Shapinsay Agricultural Association.
1 October 2025
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Occasional Licence - Ian Laird - Orphir Community School - Harvest Home - Meal and Dance - 8 November 2025
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Iain Laird for Orphir Community School.
1 October 2025
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Occasional Licence - Ian Laird - Cromarty Hall - Harvest Home - Meal and Dance - 1 November 2025
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Iain Laird for Cromarty Hall.
1 October 2025
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From Sanday to South Ronaldsay - The Orkney Fund Awards £120k to Community-Led Projects
Twelve community-led projects in Orkney have received financial support from the Orkney Fund. Just over £120k of funding was allocated to projects following a meeting of the Orkney Fund Board on 26 September 2025.
29 September 2025
