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ORKNEY ISLANDS COUNCIL (20 MPH SPEED LIMIT) (VARIOUS ROADS IN STROMNESS) ORDER 2025
On 17 November 2025, Orkney Islands Council made the above-named order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
The effect of the order, which comes into operation on 8 December 2025, will be to create a twenty miles per hour speed limit on various sections of roads in Stromness
27 November 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (20 mph Speed Limit) (Various Roads on Orkney Mainland and Isles) Order 2025
On 17 November 2025, Orkney Islands Council made the above-named order under the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
The effect of the order, which comes into operation on 8 December 2025, will be to create a twenty miles per hour speed limit on various sections of roads on the Orkney mainland and the isles.
27 November 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Openreach South Ronaldsay Application 5) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 Openreach carry out utility works.
23 October 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Openreach South Ronaldsay Application 6) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 Openreach carry out utility works.
23 October 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Openreach South Ronaldsay Application 7) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 Openreach carry out utility works.
23 October 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Muddisdale Road, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 R Clouston Ltd carry out access works to the new care home.
16 October 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Openreach South Ronaldsay Application 1) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 Openreach carry out utility works.
16 October 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Openreach South Ronaldsay Application 3) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 Openreach carry out utility works.
16 October 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Festive Lighting Works) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 and removes festive lighting.
4 September 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Additional Roadworks No 2) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 general carriageway repairs and maintenance are carried out.
12 June 2025