Latest News
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Road resurfacing works start shortly
Orkney Islands Council is advising of plans for resurfacing works on six roads around Orkney over coming months.
6 November 2019
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Orkney’s Young People gather for Chamber debate - 2019
Young people from across Orkney will gather in the Council Chamber to debate issues of importance to them later this month.
6 November 2019
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Two more Orkney schools win gold
A record number of Scottish schools - 12 of them from Orkney - have received a prestigious award from sportscotland in recognition of their commitment to school sport.
5 November 2019
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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
