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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.  

Cllr Heather Woodbridge, Leader of Orkney Islands Council, has written to Douglas Alexander, the Secretary of State for Scotland, urging the UK Government to provide Local Growth Fund support for the islands and review the methodology used for its allocation. This follows the Council learning it received no funding in the funding announcement on 8 January 2026, meaning the next opportunity to apply will not come for another three years.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Norman Rendall for Orkney Theatre.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Norman Rendall for Orkney Theatre.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 19/01/2026.