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Orkney Ferries is to extend the period multi-journey books of vouchers are valid for.

The Council will be carrying out important road works on Pickaquoy Road from 09:00 tomorrow (Tuesday 27 August) to lay safety surfacing at a pedestrian crossing.

An innovative workshop looking at the process of marine planning in Orkney will take place in Kirkwall and Stromness next month.

Orkney Islands Council is set to appoint a new Executive Director of Education, Leisure and Housing.

I’m pleased to advise that David Atkinson has recently been appointed Building Standards Inspector covering our West Inspection Area.

The West Inspection Area covers West Mainland, West side Kirkwall and St Ola, Shapinsay, Stronsay, Eday, Sanday and Papa Westray.

New interpretation panels and benches have been installed in Kirkwall.

The second phase of street improvement works in Kirkwall’s town centre is due to get underway at the beginning of September.

Work to restore and improve the Scapa Flow Museum is set to begin in September.

Orkney Islands Council is urging all motorists to switch over to switching off, following concerns raised by the public about fumes from idling vehicles.

Council Leader James Stockan has welcomed the opportunity for discussions today with the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform.