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2 February 2026
Condolence Book for Lord Wallace in St Magnus Cathedral
Lord Wallace of Tankerness, who passed away last week, will in the wider public primarily be remembered as Scotland’s first-ever Deputy First Minister, for long stretches serving as First Minister.…
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30 January 2026
Convener's tribute to Lord Wallace
On behalf of Orkney Islands Council – both elected members and officers – I want to place on record our deep sadness at the passing of Lord Wallace.
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30 January 2026
Roads update for week starting 02/02/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 02/02/2026.
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29 January 2026
Ferry Road design proposals
The 'A Safer Route to School' project is sharing draft concept design proposals for Ferry Road and the Stromness waterfront at public events in February 2026.
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27 January 2026
20mph Speed Limit Rollout: Latest Installation Schedule
Work to introduce the new 20mph limits across Orkney is continuing, with installation teams progressing through communities over the coming days and weeks.
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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.
