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23 January 2026
Roads update for week starting 26/01/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 26/01/2026.
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23 January 2026
Product recall – Ten Acre Gifts/ Coffee Syrup
Our Food Team is urging householders to check their cupboards for Ten Acre Gifts/ Coffee Syrup Collection, which they may have been gifted or bought over the Christmas period.
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22 January 2026
Conservation area appraisal underway
In the next few weeks, the conversation areas of Kirkwall and Stromness are being appraised. This work will be completed from the public realm, and access to private land will not be required. The…
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20 January 2026
Behind the Headlines - Ferry Replacement Programme
Last week Orkney Islands Council received notification from the Scottish Government, as part of the Scottish Budget 2026/27, that Ministers will provide the budget required to allow the Council to…
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20 January 2026
Roll out of new 20mph speed limit begins across Orkney
Orkney Islands Council is to get underway with the phased introduction of the new 20mph speed limit across Orkney.
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20 January 2026
Orkney Council Leader Urges UK Gov Funding Rethink
Calls for review of funding methodology and reinstatement of support, warning current system ignores unique island costs
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16 January 2026
Roads update for week starting 19/01/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 19/01/2026.
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16 January 2026
New bus and cycle shelters to be installed across Orkney
Work is underway to install new and replacement bus shelters across Orkney, thanks to external grant funding from the Scottish Government.
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15 January 2026
Orkney Local Action Group appoints a new chair
Orkney Local Action Group (LAG), which brings together representatives from Orkney’s public, private and voluntary sectors, has appointed a new Chair.
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14 January 2026
Praise for Orkney's collective effort during prolonged winter weather
Orkney Islands Council has shared their gratitude to staff, farmers, emergency services, community groups, volunteers and residents for their patience, resilience and assistance during the recent…
