Latest News
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Cast your vote in new tugs poll
A public vote is underway to select the names for Orkney’s new tugs - currently under construction in Turkey.
5 November 2019
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Public events for Quanterness wind turbines proposal
Orkney Islands Council is to present revised plans for a six turbine wind farm at Quanterness to the public later this month.
5 November 2019
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Stromness road works - November 2019
Orkney Islands Council is advising that Alfred Street in Stromness will be closed to traffic from Monday 4 November for around five weeks to allow drainage work to take place.
1 November 2019
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Stromness road works - 28 to 31 October
Road maintenance work is planned for Stromness next week.
25 October 2019
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Kirkwall road closure - week beginning 28 October
Orkney Islands Council is advising that a section of Palace Road in Kirkwall is set to be closed to traffic for around five weeks.
24 October 2019
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Recycling disruptions today and tomorrow
Mechanical issues have affected recycling collections today (Monday 21 October) and will also cause disruptions tomorrow (Tuesday 22 October)
21 October 2019
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Your chance to look round new campus building
A special open day takes place this week, showcasing the new Orkney Research and Innovation Campus (ORIC) Robert Rendall building in Stromness.
21 October 2019
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Flares warning
Orkney Islands Council has issued a safety reminder after maritime distress flares were dumped at St Margaret’s Hope household waste and recycling centre.
18 October 2019
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Orkney Health and Care publishes three year plan
The body overseeing the delivery of health and social care in the county has published its plan for the next three years.
17 October 2019
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Street Closures in Stromness Next Week
Orkney Islands Council will be carrying out flagstone replacement works in Dundas Street, Stromness next week.
11 October 2019
