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13 January 2026
Budget detail shows ferry funding secured
Orkney Islands Council Leader Heather Woodbridge has welcomed the Scottish budget announcements made by Cabinet Secretary for Finance Shona Robison in the Holyrood Chamber this afternoon – with early…
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12 January 2026
Westray Bins Disruption - 12 January 2026
The Westray bin collection has been cancelled today (12 January) due to ferry disruption. An update will be provided as soon as possible on alternative arrangements
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7 January 2026
Waste and recycling collection arrangements - January 8 and 9 2026
It's been a tricky week in Orkney, with heavy snow fall, drifting and difficult road conditions leading to service disruptions - including to waste and recycling collections and facilities.
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6 January 2026
School Transport Update - 6 January 2026
Following two days of weather disruption – and coming off the back of the Christmas break – huge efforts have gone in today into getting as many of Orkney’s schools, nurseries and education…
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6 January 2026
Public Bus Services changes to routes - Tuesday 6 January 2026 from 10.30am
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24 December 2025
Academy pupils secure £3,000 for Somas Light through The Wood Foundation’s Youth and Philanthropy Initiative
A team of S3 students from Stromness Academy have secured a £3,000 grant for Soma’s Light through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI).
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24 December 2025
Most popular baby names revealed
The most popular names for Orkney’s newborn babies in 2025 have been shared by the Council’s Registrar Service.
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23 December 2025
The Warehouse Buildings celebrates their 10th birthday
The Warehouse Buildings, Stromness, mark ten years as a community hub.
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22 December 2025
Orkney Business Survey 2025/26 – Have your say
The Council is inviting local businesses to have their say in the 25/26 business survey.
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19 December 2025
Orkney Health and Care says ‘plan ahead’ on Power of Attorney
Orkney Islands Council is launching a campaign early next year aimed at encouraging families to put in place Power of Attorney arrangements for their loved ones.
