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The Council’s summer holiday free school meal payments should be arriving in people’s bank accounts this week. 

Agencies with responsibility for animal welfare in Orkney have joined forces to issue a reminder to the local agricultural sector over livestock registration requirements.  

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 30 June 2025.

Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for variation of premises licence from Pomona Inn, Finstown.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Gareth Ellis for a Gazebo Bar located in Sanday Community School Playing Field.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Westray Sailing Club for Westray Junior High School Hall.

The countdown is officially on! In just over two weeks’ time Orkney will host the 20th International Island Games, an event that promises to be a celebration of sport, culture, and community.

Community projects across Orkney are being invited to apply for the first round of funding to be made available through the £20m Orkney Fund – formerly known as the Orkney Towns Fund.  

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board have received an occasional licence application from Lynn Cursiter for the Dounby Show Beer Shed.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Jacqueline Black for a stall in Dounby Show Park.