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Electric vehicle drivers in Orkney need to download a new app and order a new charging card by mid-January as the public charging network switches to ScottishPower.

Orkney Islands Council’s Road Safety Officer, Yvonne Scott, has been recognised as the highly commended runner‑up for the Keith Fergus Annual Achievement Award, celebrating outstanding commitment to the delivery of Bikeability Scotland training for local school children. 

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 15/12/2025.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 01/12/2025.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 24/11/2025.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 17/11/2025.

An interactive map showing roadworks carried out by the Council is available at www.orkney.gov.uk/roads

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 10/11/2025.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 03/11/2025.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 27/10/2025.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 20/10/2025.