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8 February 2024
Roads update for week starting 12 February 2024
A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works or events - for the week starting Monday 12 February 2024.
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8 February 2024
Weather disruptions - Thursday 8 February 2024
A rolling update of disruptions to Council services due to weather, for Thursday 8 February 2024.
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7 February 2024
Weather disruptions - Wednesday 7 February 2024
A rolling update on disruptions to Council services due to today's snowy conditions (Wednesday 7 February 2024):
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6 February 2024
Gritter breakdown updates for Rousay and Sanday
The Council has been working hard to restore gritting operations in Sanday and Rousay following breakdowns of the two vehicles in the islands yesterday (Monday 5 Feb 2024).
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5 February 2024
Athlete Travel Award Scheme opens for 2024-25 applications
Performance athletes in Orkney can apply for help towards travelling to training and competitions in 2024-25 with the county’s Athlete Travel Award Scheme open for applications from today (5…
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5 February 2024
Athlete Travel Award Scheme opens for 2024-25 applications
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4 February 2024
Roads update for week starting 5 February 2024
A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works or events - for the week starting Monday 5 February 2024.
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31 January 2024
Weather disruption roundup - Wednesday 31 January 2024
A roundup of weather-related disruptions for Wednesday 31 January and Thursday 1 February 2024.
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30 January 2024
Temporary closure of Great Western Road (South) car park - 31 January to 1 February
Orkney Islands Council is advising of planned maintenance on the Great Western Road (South) car park tomorrow (Wednesday 31 January) and possibly into Thursday. (That’s the car park opposite Tesco…
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29 January 2024
Orkney Business Forum event
Challenges and opportunities for local business will be in sharp focus at a special forum later this week (1 February) involving private, public and third sector representatives.
