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Plans for 20mph areas published for final comment.
Proposals to introduce 20 mph speed limits in built up areas are out for public consultation.
The draft traffic regulation order and associated plans are available on the Orkney Islands Council website and are also available to view at the Council Offices and the Warehouse Building from 14th August 2025 for a period of four weeks.
19 August 2025
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Occasional Licence - Grace Harcus - Birsay Community Hall - Wedding Reception - 17 October 2025
Orkney Island's Council have received an occasional licence application from Grace Harcus for Birsay Community Hall.
19 August 2025
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Occasional Licence - Grace Harcus - Birsay Community Hall - Wedding Reception - 25 October 2025
Orkney Island's Council have received an occasional licence application from Grace Harcus for Birsay Community Hall.
19 August 2025
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Occasional Licence - Grace Harcus - St Andrews Community Centre - Agricultural Society Harvest Home - 7 November 2025.
Orkney Island's Council have received an occasional licence application from Grace Harcus for St Andrews Community Centre.
19 August 2025
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‘Historic moment’ as Orkney Islands Council invests in third aircraft to support isles connectivity
Orkney Islands Council has unveiled a £2million package of strategic capital investments aimed at enhancing the resilience and sustainability of the county’s vital inter-island transport links.
18 August 2025
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Roads update for week starting 18 August 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 18 August 2025.
15 August 2025
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Pilot Whale Stranding at Roo Beach, Sanday
Following the stranding of 23 Pilot Whales at Roo Beach in Sanday, the decision has been taken to leave the whales in-situ and allow for nature to take its course.
15 August 2025
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Occasional Licence - Iain Laird - Kirkwall Grammar School - Wedding Meal and Dance - 13 September 2025
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Iain Laird for Kirkwall Grammar School.
15 August 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (20 mph Speed Limit) (Various Roads in Stromness) Order 2025
Orkney Islands Council proposes to introduce a new Traffic Regulation Order which will create a twenty miles per hour speed limit on various sections of roads in Stromness. The proposed Order will supersede various existing Orders specified in the Schedule below.
14 August 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (20 mph Speed Limit) (Various Roads in Kirkwall, Orkney) Order 2025
Orkney Islands Council proposes to introduce a new Traffic Regulation Order which will create a twenty miles per hour speed limit on various sections of roads in Kirkwall.
14 August 2025
