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Major works are underway at The Pickaquoy Centre and are due to continue throughout July and August, with repairs and replacement of the equipment and plant damaged by a flood earlier this year.

Work will get underway later this year on essential upgrades to control infrastructure at ferry linkspans in the North Isles.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Tim Dodman for Papa Westray Community School, Papa Westray.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received two applications for occasional licences from Timothy Dodman for The Kelp Store, Papa Westray.

Orkney Islands Council have received four applications for occasional licences from Carey Mainland for The Pier Restaurant, Rousay.

Orkney Islands Council is encouraging communities across Orkney to come together later this month on 27 June to celebrate Armed Forces Day at events planned in Kirkwall and Stromness.

A sponsored fancy dress walk will take place at the Picky sports track on Saturday 20 June, between 1–3 pm to raise funds for the Aurrida House Comfort Fund

An Orkney Islands Council employee has been recognised with an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List.  

Public Service Reform is a national priority aimed at ensuring every pound of public sector funding is used effectively and that services are sustainable well into the future.

Orkney Islands Council's Resettlement team, in partnership with the Pier Arts Centre, has organised a new exhibition by Ukrainian refugees now living in Orkney which compares the similarities between Scottish and Ukrainian folklore.