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Orkney's two largest organisations seek to consider how their services can work more closely together to benefit the public. 

The Sanday Shipwreck has been nominated for the Rescue Project of the year at the Current Archaeology Awards. This nomination follows on from the Wreck being named one of the top archaeological finds in 2024 by ‘Dig It!’, a hub for Scottish archaeology coordinated by the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.  

Young people from Kirkwall Grammar School, Stromness Academy and Sanday were recognised for their achievements at this year's Duke of Edinburgh's Award Ceremony, held at St Magnus Cathedral on the 20th of November.

Orkney Islands Council is again seeking public views as it moves towards setting its budget in March next year.

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.

Christmas tree lighting events are taking place across Orkney from tonight through to early December.

Stenness Community School has been awarded the Reading Schools Silver accreditation by Scottish Book Trust, achieving the second tier of the national programme which supports schools to build a culture of reading.

At Policy and Resources Committee today, a number of items were heard in private due to the nature of the reports.  We can provide the following updates from the meeting. 

Orkney Islands Council is reminding householders there will be reduced kerbside recycling collections over the festive period.

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.