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Orkney island Council has received an Occasional Licence Application from Anne Davidson for Birsay Community Hall.

OIC’s Trading Standards team is warning the public to be wary of scammers offering live streaming services and merchandise for the Orkney 2025 International Island Games - and to be on the lookout for bogus social media and websites.

An ongoing trial of an electric refuse collection vehicle (eRCV) by Orkney Islands Council is set to continue into October this year.

A contract for Phase 2 of Orkney Islands Council’s Ferry Replacement Programme and Orkney Harbours Masterplan has been awarded to firm Arch Henderson, in partnership with Leadship Design and Consulting. 

Consumers are being urged to check their cabinets for Orgenism Eggshell Membrane Capsules sold on Amazon 

A cultural feast of public art supported by Orkney Islands Council awaits locals and visitors alike during the 2025 Orkney International Island Games. 

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 7 July 2025.

Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of Section 11(1) of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 to ensure the safe exercise of the Orkney 2025 Mountain Bike Cross Country event.

A summary of changes to our usual services to accommodate the 2025 Orkney International Island Games.

Orkney Islands Council Transportation Service is advising of changes and suspensions to public bus and ferry services during the Orkney 2025 International Island Games (12 to 18 July inclusive).