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If you are a contractor or farmer with plant equipment for hire that could assist during periods of extreme weather or for civil engineering works, then the Council wants to hear from you.

Industry leaders from across the cruise sector are meeting in Orkney today (4 September) for a round table discussion on the potential to introduce a cruise passenger levy in Scotland.  

A final call has gone out to children and young people on their views on the play areas and hang out spaces available in Orkney.  

Landowners and communities who wish to submit their ideas or have their sites considered for development as part of the review of Orkney’s Local Development Plan have until the end of the month to submit their details.

A plan to manage the Council’s property has been approved by Councillors this week (Tuesday 3 September). 

Wreaths were laid at the Kirk Green War Memorial outside St Magnus Cathedral this morning, Tuesday 3 September 2024, during a remembrance event marking Merchant Navy Day.

It’s anchors up and away for the Stromness Sailing Club who have been awarded a grant of up to nearly £78k from the Council’s Community Development Fund (CDF).

If you are a contractor or farmer with plant equipment for hire that could assist during periods of extreme weather or for civil engineering works, then the Council wants to hear from you. 

A summing up of road delays and closures due to works and events, underway or soon to start in the county - for the week starting Monday 2 September 2024.

Wreaths will be laid at the Kirk Green War Memorial outside St Magnus Cathedral on Tuesday 3 September 2024 during a remembrance event to mark Merchant Navy Day.