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6 March 2026
Roads update for week starting 09/03/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 09/03/2026.
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6 March 2026
£2 bus fare cap pilot launches in Orkney
Bus passengers in Orkney are the latest in the Highlands and Islands to benefit from a £2 cap on fares from Monday (March 9).
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5 March 2026
Council seeks local expertise for roads maintenance framework
Did you know you can get paid for helping keep Orkney's roads clear? If you’re a contractor, farmer or plant hirer who could assist during periods of extreme weather or with planned and reactive…
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5 March 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (Isles Schools 20MPH) Temporary Order 2026
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 88 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to improve road safety for pedestrians, cyclists, walkers and all other road users for…
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4 March 2026
Island of Hoy Development Trust secures funding for new electric buses
The Island of Hoy Development Trust, supported by Orkney Islands Council, has secured more than £130,000 from the Carbon Neutral Islands Capital Fund (CNICF) to accelerate the transition of its…
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4 March 2026
Speed limit changes for isles schools
Speed limit changes are due to be put in place around isles schools this month as the Council works to find a solution to technical issues with the existing signage that is in place.
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3 March 2026
Budget Setting for 2026/2027 - Explainer
Orkney Islands Council's Policy and Resources Committee met today to set the Council's budget for next year. The decisions from today will come to a meeting of the Full Council next Tuesday (10…
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2 March 2026
Unique Wartime Photography Exhibition at Orkney Museum
Orkney Museum is excited to support a special exhibition showcasing the work of the NHS Orkney Photo Group, originally created for the Orkney Vintage Club Rally, in a project that bridges the past…
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2 March 2026
Roads update for week starting 02/03/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 02/03/2026.
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27 February 2026
Prom pop up appeal returns for 2026
Are you planning a wardrobe clear-out and have some formal wear that you could donate to a worthy cause?
