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6 March 2026
Roads update for week starting 09/03/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 09/03/2026.
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6 March 2026
£2 bus fare cap pilot launches in Orkney
Bus passengers in Orkney are the latest in the Highlands and Islands to benefit from a £2 cap on fares from Monday (March 9).
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4 March 2026
Island of Hoy Development Trust secures funding for new electric buses
The Island of Hoy Development Trust, supported by Orkney Islands Council, has secured more than £130,000 from the Carbon Neutral Islands Capital Fund (CNICF) to accelerate the transition of its…
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2 March 2026
Roads update for week starting 02/03/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 02/03/2026.
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24 February 2026
Digital Ferry Vouchers Renewal
Digital ferry vouchers for eligible Orkney residents holding a valid National Entitlement Card will be available from 15 March. The digital vouchers can be used on external ferry services (NorthLink…
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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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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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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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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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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.
