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A condolence book will be set out in St Magnus Cathedral between Tuesday February 3^rd and Monday February 9^th, after which it will be handed over to the family. Cathedral opening times are 0900-1300 and 1400-1700 Monday to Saturday. 

On behalf of Orkney Islands Council – both elected members and officers – I want to place on record our deep sadness at the passing of Lord Wallace.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 02/02/2026.

The 'A Safer Route to School' project is sharing draft concept design proposals for Ferry Road and the Stromness waterfront at public events on the 3rd and 5th of February at the Warehouse Building in Stromness.

Work to introduce the new 20mph limits across Orkney is continuing, with installation teams progressing through communities over the coming days and weeks.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 26/01/2026.

Our Food Team is urging householders to check their cupboards for Ten Acre Gifts/ Coffee Syrup Collection, which they may have been gifted or bought over the Christmas period due to unlisted allergens.

In the next few weeks, the conversation areas of Kirkwall and Stromness are being appraised.

This work will be completed from the public realm,

Last week Orkney Islands Council received notification from the Scottish Government, as part of the Scottish Budget 2026/27, that Ministers will provide the budget required to allow the Council to complete Phase 1 of the Ferry Replacement Programme.

Orkney Islands Council is to get underway with the phased introduction of the new 20mph speed limit across Orkney.