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Stromness and South Isles councillors announced
The first results are in for the Orkney Islands Council elections.
The three seats for Stromness and South Isles ward have now been announced at the Pickaquoy Centre.
James Stockan, Graham Bevan and Lindsay Hall have been elected as councillors.
06 May 2022
West Mainland ballot boxes open
The Local Government election count is taking place at the Pickaquoy Centre just now - here's how it looks!The ballot boxes for Kirkwall West and Orphir have just been opened.06 May 2022
North Isle Ballot boxes open
The North Isles ballot boxes are opened.
9:20am Count Staff began opening the ballot boxes for the North Isles.
06 May 2022
Count Begins
The Council's Returning Officer, John Mundell, has outlined the process which lies ahead as the Local Government elections count has begun with the opening of the first ballot boxes for the Stromness and South Isles Ward.
Further updates and ward results will be shared throughout the day.
06 May 2022
Local Council Elections – Know Your Stuff
With a week to go until Orkney goes to the polls to vote for the new cohort of OIC Elected Members, the Council’s Elections Team has issued some key reminders
26 April 2022