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Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users when cruise liner passengers are visiting Kirkwall.

Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while Orkney Islands Council’s operational team carry out essential road maintenance works.

Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while Circet UK, on behalf of Openreach, carry out utility works for the R100 Project.

Fourteen brand new properties are due to be added to Orkney Islands Council’s housing stock as the Council continues to work with partners to progress ambitious plans for meeting Orkney’s housing needs.  

Orkney Islands Council is reminding passengers of how the hail & ride system operates across all local bus services, following recent queries from the public.

Orkney Islands Council is marking the retirement of Anita Park, who stepped down as Centre Supervisor last week after 36 years of dedicated service at Stromness Community Centre. 

An election is to be held for a Constituency Member to serve in the Scottish Parliament for the Orkney Islands Constituency.

An election is to be held for 7 members to serve in the Scottish Parliament for the Highlands and Islands Region.

Following a successful nine-month trial funded by the Scottish Government on Orkney Ferries’ Northern Isles routes, satellite internet has been permanently rolled out across its fleet this year, improving internet access and reliability for all users and crew.