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Plans for 20mph areas published for final comment.
Proposals to introduce 20 mph speed limits in built up areas are out for public consultation.
The draft traffic regulation order and associated plans are available on the Orkney Islands Council website and are also available to view at the Council Offices and the Warehouse Building from 14th August 2025 for a period of four weeks.
19 August 2025
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£1.3m package of support for Islands innovation
Heriot-Watt University is offering young entrepreneurs, businesses and third-sector organisations across Orkney, Shetland and the Outer Hebrides a new opportunity to develop and grow their innovative ideas through the TalEntEd Islands ‘Innovation & Commercialisation’ project.
19 August 2025
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‘Historic moment’ as Orkney Islands Council invests in third aircraft to support isles connectivity
Orkney Islands Council has unveiled a £2million package of strategic capital investments aimed at enhancing the resilience and sustainability of the county’s vital inter-island transport links.
18 August 2025
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Roads update for week starting 18 August 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 18 August 2025.
15 August 2025
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Pilot Whale Stranding at Roo Beach, Sanday
Following the stranding of 23 Pilot Whales at Roo Beach in Sanday, the decision has been taken to leave the whales in-situ and allow for nature to take its course.
15 August 2025
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Exceptional School Closures – Orkney International Island Games 2025
Orkney Islands Council is reminding parents and carers of an important change to the school calendar for four local schools.
13 August 2025
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Roads update for week starting 11 August 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 11 August 2025.
12 August 2025
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Turbine Contracts Awarded for Quanterness Wind Farm
Turbine supply and maintenance contracts have now been signed for Orkney Islands Council’s Quanterness Community Wind Farm.
6 August 2025
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'Our Orkney, Our Story’ - project launched to gather tourism views
Orkney Islands Council has launched a new project to gather the views of local people and industry on tourism in the county.
5 August 2025
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Pass rates up as Orkney students receive exam results
Pupils across Orkney are today (Tuesday 5 August) receiving their examination results from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).
5 August 2025
