Consultation and Engagement
We want to hear from the people of Orkney. Listening to your views helps us make better decisions about services, policies and how we use public money. We consult in a variety of ways depending on the issue - from large-scale public consultations to smaller surveys and community events.
How we consult
How we approach consultation and engagement in Orkney, and how we respond to consultations from the Scottish Government and other public bodies.
Participation requests
Community bodies have the right to ask us to take part in an outcome improvement process. Find out how to make a request and what happens next.
Orkney Opinions
Our public consultation panel, made up of Orkney residents who share their views on Council services and plans throughout the year.
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If you have any questions about our consultation and engagement activity, please get in touch.
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Have Your Say on the Council’s draft Visitor Management Plan
Folk are being invited to have their say on Orkney Islands Council’s draft Visitor Management Plan 2027-2037.
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1 September 2026
Update on Scapa Deep Water Quay planning processes
A formal consultation period is now underway as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment associated with the terrestrial and marine planning processes for the proposed Scapa Deep Water Quay project at Deepdale in Holm.
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29 June 2026
Harbours public consultation events coming up
Public consultation events are being held next month, setting out proposals for a change of use of land at Crowness, Hatston.
