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The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Iain Laird for Burray Playing Field. 

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for an occasional licence from the Orkney District Association of Young Farmers Clubs for St Andrews Community Centre. 

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Westray Connections for Westray Community Hall.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Rendall Community Association for Rendall Community Centre. 

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 21 July 2025.

The Orkney Community Planning Partnership has announced that the Islands Cost Crisis Emergency Fund (ICCEF) for 2025/26 is now open for applications.  

Orkney Islands Council is working with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks – Transmission (SSEN-T) to help bring local empty homes back into use.  

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received four applications for occasional licences from Historic Environment Scotland for Maeshowe Visitor Centre to run concurrently.

Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while the Orkney Vintage Club Ltd. hold a Vintage Car Rally.

Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while Dounby Athletic Club hold a Fancy Dress Parade.