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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
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
