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Occasional Licences (x2) - Liam Robertston - West End Guesthouse - Christmas Meals - 5 December 2025 - 1 January 2026
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received two applications for occasional licences from Liam Robertson for the West End Guest House.
4 September 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Festive Lighting Works) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 Orkney Islands Council installs and removes festive lighting.
4 September 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (The Mound) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 Andrew Sinclair Limited, on behalf of SSEN, carry out works on a substation.
4 September 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Castle Street, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 John McGregor Builders carry out roof repairs.
4 September 2025
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Occasional Licence - Brian Clouston - Firth Community Centre - Charity Dance - 11 October 2025
Orkney Islands Council has received an occasional licence application from Brian Clouston for Firth Community Centre.
2 September 2025
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Occasional Licence - Brian Clouston - Firth Community Centre - Gymnastics Dance - 29 November 2025
Orkney Islands Council have received an occasional licence application from Brian Clouston for Firth Community Centre.
2 September 2025
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Report published on ‘Greening’ rules
A report into the impact of new ‘Greening’ rules on the Orkney agricultural sector has been published.
1 September 2025
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Ferry Road’s ‘Safer Route to School Project’ moves to Collaborative Design Phase
Following a successful feasibility study completed earlier in 2025, the 'Safer Route to School' project for Ferry Road in Stromness is now entering its collaborative design phase. The project is jointly led by Orkney Islands Council and Sustrans and funded by the Scottish Government.
1 September 2025
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Westray refuse collection cancellation - 1 September 2025
Due to a shortage of vehicles the Westray refuse collection has been cancelled on Monday 1 September.
29 August 2025
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Kirbuster Farm Museum - Change to Opening Hours - 30 August 2025
The team at the Kirbuster Farm Museum in Birsay have advised that they'll be opening later on Saturday 30 August
29 August 2025