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3 April 2026
Protect Orkney website launches as central hub for adult support and professional guidance
A new website has launched today to provide information, support and resources for adults and professionals across Orkney, complementing the existing Growing Up in Orkney website…
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2 April 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (B9053 OLD SCAPA ROAD) (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’s…
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1 April 2026
Notice of poll and situation of polling stations - Scottish Parliament Election 2026 for the Orkney Islands Constituency
The following candidates have been nominated for election as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Orkney Islands Constituency. A poll will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026 between 7am and 10pm.
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1 April 2026
Notice of Poll and Situation of Polling Stations - Scottish Parliament Election 2026 for the Highlands and Islands Region
The following parties and candidates have been nominated for election as Members of the Scottish Parliament for the Highlands and Islands Region. A poll will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026 between…
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1 April 2026
Candidates for Scottish Parliament Election Announced
Five candidates have put their names forward to stand for the Orkney Islands Constituency in the Scottish Parliament Election in May.
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1 April 2026
Notice of Election Agents - Scottish Parliament Election 2026 for the Highlands and Islands Region
Notice is hereby given by Derek Brown, Regional Returning Officer, of the Election Agents appointed by parties and individual candidates for the Scottish Parliament election in the Highlands and…
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1 April 2026
Notice of Election Agents - Scottish Parliament Election 2026 for the Orkney Islands Constituency
Notice is hereby given by Oliver David Reid, Constituency Returning Officer, of the Election Agents appointed by candidates for the Scottish Parliament election in the Orkney Islands Constituency on…
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1 April 2026
New bus and cycle shelters installed across Orkney
Work to install new and replacement cycle and bus shelters across Orkney is scheduled to be completed this week. Earlier this year, external funding was secured to install nine bus shelters and five…
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31 March 2026
General Extension of Licensed Hours - FIFA World Cup 2026
At its Meeting held on 5 March 2026, Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board agreed that a general extension of licensed hours should be granted under section 67 of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 in…
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30 March 2026
Orkney’s public buses - summer timetables changes from Monday 6 April
Orkney’s bus timetables will see some changes from Monday 6 April.
