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26 March 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (Circet UK) (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 Circet UK, on behalf of…
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26 March 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (Cruise Liners) Temporary Closure Order 2026
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users when cruise liner passengers are visiting…
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25 March 2026
Ambitious plans for housing in Orkney continue to move forward
Fourteen brand new properties are due to be added to Orkney Islands Council’s housing stock as the Council continues to work with partners to progress ambitious plans for meeting Orkney’s housing…
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24 March 2026
Voting in the 2026 Scottish Parliament Election
The countdown to the Scottish Parliamentary Election is now on.
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20 March 2026
Hail and Ride Bus Services
Following a recent influx of queries from the public, Orkney Islands Council is reminding passengers of how the hail & ride system operates across all local bus services.
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20 March 2026
A stalwart of the Stromness community retires after 36 years of service
Orkney Islands Council is marking the retirement of Anita Park, who stepped down as Centre Supervisor last week after 36 years of dedicated service at Stromness Community Centre.
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16 March 2026
Notice of Election - Scottish Parliament Election 2026 for the Highlands and Islands Region
1. An election is to be held for 7 members to serve in the Scottish Parliament for the Highlands and Islands Region.
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16 March 2026
Notice of Election - Scottish Parliament Election 2026 for the Orkney Islands Constituency
1. An election is to be held for a Constituency Member to serve in the Scottish Parliament for the Orkney Islands Constituency.
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13 March 2026
Orkney Ferries expands satellite internet across fleet after successful trial
Following a successful nine-month trial funded by the Scottish Government on Orkney Ferries’ Northern Isles routes, satellite internet has been permanently rolled out across its fleet this year,…
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11 March 2026
Strynd Nursey to relocate
The Strynd Nursery in Kirkwall is set to relocate to the brand-new nursery facility in the town.
