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20 February 2026
Free training for families with or groups working with neurodiverse children
Free training aimed at parents with neurodiverse children - those awaiting or wanting to pursue a diagnosis - as well as for volunteers and professionals who support neurodiverse children and young…
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20 February 2026
Roads update for week starting 23/02/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 23/02/2026.
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20 February 2026
Adult Support and Protection Awareness Day 2026
Adult Support and Protection Day take place on the 20th of February each year, and the Orkney Health and Social Care Partnership is urging everyone to report any concerns to ensure those in need are…
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19 February 2026
Digital Safety Roadshow 2026
As part of CyberScotland Week 2026, staff from Orkney Islands Council’s Digital Connectivity, Trading Standards, and The Learning Link team- joined by volunteers from AbilityNet - will be travelling…
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19 February 2026
Orkney-led Marine Plan approved
Orkney Islands Council has developed a new marine plan designed to sustainably manage the seas around the islands whilst protecting the unique way of life and marine environment for future…
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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.
