Policies and strategy
This section brings together our key plans, policies, strategies and byelaws - from our Council Plan and corporate values to service-specific strategies covering housing, roads, health and care, and our local byelaws.
Byelaws
Local laws covering issues specific to Orkney, including the prohibition of drinking in public places in Kirkwall.
Council plans
Our Council Plan, service plans, risk register and other strategic planning documents, including the Winter Service Map and Plan.
Our values
The values that guide how we work at Orkney Islands Council, and our Values in Practice Awards.
Covert surveillance (RIPSA)
Find out when we can use covert surveillance and informants, the policies that govern how we use them, and how to complain if you think we've acted improperly.
Future Priorities
Our approach to climate change, our net zero journey and other longer-term priorities for Orkney.
Council Policies
Our key corporate policies, including financial regulations, data protection, health and safety, records management and byelaws.
Health and care strategies and plans
The Integration Joint Board's Strategic Plan, governance documents and the wider strategies and plans covering health and social care in Orkney.
Housing strategies and policies
Strategies and policies covering housing need, homelessness, fuel poverty, affordable housing, tenancy and housing investment across Orkney.
Roads and waste plans and policies
covering roads maintenance, road safety, verge management and household waste and recycling.
Winter service map and plan
Our priority gritting routes and Winter Service Plan for keeping roads safe in winter.