News - Consultations
Latest news
-
16 July 2025
Carers Conference 2025 announced
It’s been confirmed a much anticipated second Carers Conference will take place in Orkney on 27 November, 2025.
-
7 July 2025
Contract Awarded for Phase 2 of Ferry Replacement Programme and Orkney Harbours Masterplan
A contract for Phase 2 of Orkney Islands Council’s Ferry Replacement Programme and Orkney Harbours Masterplan has been awarded to firm Arch Henderson, in partnership with Leadship Design and…
-
7 May 2025
Orkney Community Wealth Building Delivery Plan Published for Consultation
The Orkney Community Planning Partnership has today published its Draft Orkney Community Wealth Building (CWB) Action Plan for public consultation and is inviting comments and submissions from…
-
26 March 2025
Tell us what you want from your council website
Orkney Islands Council is seeking feedback from the public about its website, and any improvements the community would like to see.
-
14 March 2025
Visitor levy public engagement sessions get underway
A series of public engagement sessions looking more closely at the feasibility of a visitor levy on overnight stays in certain accommodation in Orkney are due to get underway this month (March).
-
25 February 2025
Blue Badge holders asked for views on Albert and Bridge Street access changes
Do you hold a Blue Badge, or have mobility issues which hinder you getting around – or care for someone who does?
-
19 February 2025
Our Budget Challenge - Survey Results
A significant proportion of those who responded to a recent public consultation have said they’d be in favour of Orkney Islands Council generating more income – through increasing council tax or…
-
18 February 2025
Council backs cruise ship levy
As part of a response to an upcoming Scottish Government consultation, Orkney Islands Council has given its backing, in principle, to the introduction of new discretionary powers for local…
-
13 February 2025
Residents encouraged to attend “Community Conversation” in Stenness
A collaborative effort to increase community engagement in Stenness will take place on Tuesday 25 February from 2pm to 8pm in the Stenness Community School Hall.
-
31 January 2025
Isles authorities award visitor levy scheme feasibility contract
Following a successful competitive tendering process, Orkney Islands Council, Shetland Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have appointed a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a…
