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4 June 2026
Orkney youth worker honoured with national lifetime achievement award
Walter Gorman, who retired from his role as Team Manager for Adult & Family Learning with Orkney Islands Council in March, received one of Scotland's most prestigious youth work honours last night -…
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4 June 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (Bollards) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
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 installs…
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3 June 2026
Dounby housing takes step forward
A proposed Council housing development in Dounby has taken a step forward this week.
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2 June 2026
Orkney Islands Council employee recognised with prestigious role at 2026 Commonwealth Games
Orkney Islands Council is pleased to share the achievement of colleague Derek Allan, who has been selected to officiate at the swimming programme of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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1 June 2026
Public Inspection Notice - Orkney Integration Joint Board Accounts - For the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:
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29 May 2026
Roads update for week starting 01/06/2026
Roads update for week starting 01/06/2026. A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 01/06/2026. An interactive map showing…
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28 May 2026
Inter Island Ferry Timetables – Summer 2027
Inter Island Ferry Timetables are considered 12 months in advance by communities via the Ferry Forum, with draft timetables circulated to Community Councils for consultation.
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25 May 2026
Links to mental health resources
It's not easy to talk about problems and emotions.
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22 May 2026
Roads update for week starting 25/05/2026
Roads update for week starting 25/05/2026. A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 25/05/2026. An interactive map showing…
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21 May 2026
19 Orkney athletes to benefit from latest round of ATAS funding
"Flying to Glasgow once or twice a month isn't cheap," says Rosa Leonard - one of 19 Orkney athletes to benefit from the latest round of Athlete Travel Award Scheme (ATAS) funding.
