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The Orkney Islands Council (Armed Forces Day) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
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 during an Armed Forces Day event.
11 June 2026
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The Orkney Islands Council (Road Operations No2) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of site personnel and road users while carriageway maintenance works are carried out.
11 June 2026
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The Orkney Islands Council (Kings Baton Relay) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
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 during a Kings Baton Relay event.
11 June 2026
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Public Inspection Notice - Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board - Accounts for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:
10 June 2026
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Public Inspection Notice - Orkney Islands Council Accounts, Pension Fund Accounts and Orkney Islands Council General Charitable Trust Accounts - For the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:
10 June 2026
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The Orkney Islands Council (Bollards) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while Orkney Islands Council installs removable bollards.
4 June 2026
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Public Inspection Notice - Orkney Integration Joint Board Accounts - For the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:
1 June 2026
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Temporary Closure of Roads in Finstown for Firth Gala Day Fancy Dress Parade
Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during the Firth Gala Day Fancy Dress Parade.
28 May 2026
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Temporary Closure of Roads in Kirkwall for Kirkwall City Pipe Band Parades
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 Kirkwall City Pipe Band hold parades in Kirkwall
30 April 2026
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Orkney Residents Urged to Have Their Say on Flood Risk Before Consultation Closes
Orkney Islands Council is urging local residents and businesses to take part in an important national consultation on flood risk management. As a partner in flood risk management with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), the Council is keen to ensure that Orkney's voice is well represented.
17 April 2026