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Orkney Islands Council is seeking views on the second consultative draft of the Orkney Trees and Woodland Strategy, which will set out the vision, policies and plans for the future of woodland and trees in Orkney.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 26/01/2026.

Our Food Team is urging householders to check their cupboards for Ten Acre Gifts/ Coffee Syrup Collection, which they may have been gifted or bought over the Christmas period due to unlisted allergens.

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

In the next few weeks, the conversation areas of Kirkwall and Stromness are being appraised.

This work will be completed from the public realm,

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 Openreach carry out utility works.

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 Openreach carry out utility works.

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 Heddle Construction Ltd. on behalf of SSEN replace an electricity sub-station.

Last week Orkney Islands Council received notification from the Scottish Government, as part of the Scottish Budget 2026/27, that Ministers will provide the budget required to allow the Council to complete Phase 1 of the Ferry Replacement Programme.

Orkney Islands Council is to get underway with the phased introduction of the new 20mph speed limit across Orkney.