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19 February 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (SSEN Various Roads) (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 RJ McLeod, on behalf of SSEN,…
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17 February 2026
Update on nursery from Policy and Resources Committee
Elected Members at today’s (17 February) Policy and Resources Committee meeting considered a report on the future running of the new nursery, located next to UHI Orkney in Kirkwall.
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17 February 2026
Copland's Road Housing Update
Elected Members at today’s (17 February) Policy and Resources Committee agreed to placing a new housing development at Copland’s Road in Stromness onto the Council’s Capital Programme.
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16 February 2026
Pickaquoy Centre facilities closure - update
Part of the Pickaquoy Centre in Kirkwall is set to remain closed to users until at least the end of March following a significant flooding incident in the plant room of the swimming pool.
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13 February 2026
Roads update for week starting 16/02/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 16/02/2026.
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10 February 2026
Safer Internet Day 2026
We’re proud to be supporting #SaferInternetDay 2026, taking place today across the UK. This annual event brings together schools, organisations, families, and communities to talk about how young…
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9 February 2026
Orkney Islands Council announces Major Upgrade for Birsay Campsite
Birsay Campsite is set to undergo a significant upgrade after the Council’s Sport and Leisure Service successfully secured over £900k in funding.
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9 February 2026
Director of Infrastructure and Organisational Development appointed
Orkney Islands Council has appointed a new Director of Infrastructure and Organisational Development following a competitive interview process.
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6 February 2026
Extended opening hours at Stromness Swimming Pool during Pickaquoy Centre pool closure
Stromness Swimming Pool is extending its opening hours and adding extra sessions to support the community whilst facilities at the Pickaquoy Centre remain closed for essential repairs.
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6 February 2026
Council Archaeology Fund digs in to support six projects for 2026
Six archaeological digs and projects in Orkney will be supported by the Council’s Archaeology fund this year - The Ness of Brodgar, The Cairns, Northern Exposure Project, Stronsay Fieldwalking…
