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Four councillors named for Kirkwall West and Orphir
The four councillors to represent Kirkwall West and Orphir have been elected.They are Leslie Manson, Sandy Cowie, Ivan Taylor and Kristopher Leask.A total of 1,543 first priority votes were cast in the ward with Leslie Manson taking 320 of these votes, Ivan Taylor taking 252, Sandy Cowie taking 250 and Kristopher Leask taking 211.6 May 2022
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West Mainland election results are in
Four councillors have been elected to represent the West Mainland.They are Owen Tierney, Rachael King, Jean Stevenson and Duncan Tullock.A total of 1,833 first priority votes were cast in the ward with Owen Tierney taking 554 of these votes, Rachael King taking 477, Jean Stevenson taking 284 and Duncan Tullock taking 237.6 May 2022
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Three new councillors are named for East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
It’s a trio of new faces to represent the East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray ward – with all former councillors having stood down.
They are Raymie Peace, Gillian Skuse and James Moar.
A total of 1,344 first priority votes were cast in the ward with Raymie Peace taking 642 of these votes, Gillian Skuse taking 278, and James Moar taking 111.
6 May 2022
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North Isles local election results are announced
Three councillors have been elected to represent the North Isles for the next five years.
They are Heather Woodbridge, Stephen Clackson and Melissa Thomson.
A total of 1,029 first priority votes were cast in the ward with Heather Woodbridge taking 443 of these votes, Stephen Clackson taking 256, and Melissa Thomson taking 204.
6 May 2022
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Stromness and South Isles councillors announced
The first results are in for the Orkney Islands Council elections.
The three seats for Stromness and South Isles ward have now been announced at the Pickaquoy Centre.
James Stockan, Graham Bevan and Lindsay Hall have been elected as councillors.
6 May 2022
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West Mainland ballot boxes open
The Local Government election count is taking place at the Pickaquoy Centre just now - here's how it looks!The ballot boxes for Kirkwall West and Orphir have just been opened.6 May 2022
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North Isle Ballot boxes open
The North Isles ballot boxes are opened.
9:20am Count Staff began opening the ballot boxes for the North Isles.
6 May 2022
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Count Begins
The Council's Returning Officer, John Mundell, has outlined the process which lies ahead as the Local Government elections count has begun with the opening of the first ballot boxes for the Stromness and South Isles Ward.
Further updates and ward results will be shared throughout the day.
6 May 2022
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Road works update for week starting Monday 9 May
An update on roadworks underway and starting soon in the county:
6 May 2022
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Swan to visit Orkney delivering youth sail training and public trips
Historic sailing vessel the Swan, LK243, is to visit Orkney this month to offer sail training days for young people, and two day trips for the public, one exploring the coasts around Kirkwall and the other sailing from Kirkwall to Westray.
Described as one of the finest boats in the Scottish fishing fleet when launched in 1900, the Swan was one of hundreds of Fifies to be found fishing around Scotland and further afield.
5 May 2022
