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Roads update for week starting 20/04/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 20/04/2026.
17 April 2026
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Roads update for week starting 13/04/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 13/04/2026.
10 April 2026
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Roads update for week starting 06/04/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 06/04/2026.
3 April 2026
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Roads update for week starting 30/03/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 30/03/2026.
30 March 2026
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Roads update for week starting 09/03/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 09/03/2026.
6 March 2026
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Council seeks local expertise for roads maintenance framework
The Council is hosting a drop-in Meet the Buyer event on Monday 9 March from 9am at the Orkney Auction Mart, Kirkwall, where you can speak directly to officers from the roads and procurement teams, find out more about the opportunity, and get any questions answered before applying.
5 March 2026
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Speed limit changes for isles schools
Speed limit changes are due to be put in place around isles schools this month as the Council works to find a solution to technical issues with the existing signage that is in place.
4 March 2026
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Roads update for week starting 02/03/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 02/03/2026.
2 March 2026
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New national legislation on burial rights takes effect
New national legislation around ‘burial rights’ is due to come into effect from next week – although it is not expected to have any significant impact in Orkney
26 February 2026
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Roads update for week starting 23/02/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 23/02/2026.
20 February 2026