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Kirkwall East results conclude the OIC election count
The final ward results are in for Orkney – with the announcement of the Kirkwall East ward results.
The four councillors elected for the area are John Ross Scott, Gwenda Shearer, Steven Heddle and David Dawson.
A total of 1,694 first priority votes were cast in the ward with John Ross Scott taking 476 of these votes, Steven Heddle taking 428, Gwenda Shearer taking 413, and David Dawson taking 285.
06 May 2022
Four councillors named for Kirkwall West and Orphir
The four councillors to represent Kirkwall West and Orphir have been elected.They are Leslie Manson, Sandy Cowie, Ivan Taylor and Kristopher Leask.A total of 1,543 first priority votes were cast in the ward with Leslie Manson taking 320 of these votes, Ivan Taylor taking 252, Sandy Cowie taking 250 and Kristopher Leask taking 211.06 May 2022
West Mainland election results are in
Four councillors have been elected to represent the West Mainland.They are Owen Tierney, Rachael King, Jean Stevenson and Duncan Tullock.A total of 1,833 first priority votes were cast in the ward with Owen Tierney taking 554 of these votes, Rachael King taking 477, Jean Stevenson taking 284 and Duncan Tullock taking 237.06 May 2022
Three new councillors are named for East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
It’s a trio of new faces to represent the East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray ward – with all former councillors having stood down.
They are Raymie Peace, Gillian Skuse and James Moar.
A total of 1,344 first priority votes were cast in the ward with Raymie Peace taking 642 of these votes, Gillian Skuse taking 278, and James Moar taking 111.
06 May 2022
North Isles local election results are announced
Three councillors have been elected to represent the North Isles for the next five years.
They are Heather Woodbridge, Stephen Clackson and Melissa Thomson.
A total of 1,029 first priority votes were cast in the ward with Heather Woodbridge taking 443 of these votes, Stephen Clackson taking 256, and Melissa Thomson taking 204.
06 May 2022
