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10 September 2026
A new Council website, built around what you need to do
Orkney Islands Council has launched a new website, the first full rebuild since the original site went live in 2001. Visitors accessing www.orkney.gov.uk will continue to be directed to the current website, while also being given the opportunity to explore the new site during its beta phase.
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2 September 2026
Remembrance event for Merchant Navy Day in Orkney
To mark Merchant Navy Day, a short service and wreath laying ceremony is being held at the Kirk Green War Memorial outside St Magnus Cathedral on Thursday 3 September 2026.
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1 September 2026
Orkney Islands Council completes purchase of third aircraft
Orkney Islands Council has completed the purchase of a pre-owned Britten-Norman Islander aircraft
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1 September 2026
Update on Scapa Deep Water Quay planning processes
A formal consultation period is now underway as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment associated with the terrestrial and marine planning processes for the proposed Scapa Deep Water Quay project at Deepdale in Holm.
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1 September 2026
Condolence Book for King Harald V of Norway in St Magnus Cathedral
Orkney Islands Council has opened a book of condolences in memory of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, who died on 28 August 2026 at the age of 89.
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28 August 2026
Roads update for week starting 31/08/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 31/08/2026.
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28 August 2026
Orkney Islands Council pays tribute to King Harald V of Norway
Orkney Islands Council is paying tribute to King Harald V of Norway, who died today at the age of 89.
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27 August 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (Festive lighting) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users while Orkney Islands Council tests, installs and removes festive lighting.
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25 August 2026
Major wind farm contract awarded to local firm
A £14.m. construction contract for Orkney Islands Council’s six-turbine wind farm at Quanterness outside Kirkwall has been awarded to local firm Heddle Construction.
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25 August 2026
Pickaquoy Swimming Pool reopening set for mid-November
Significant progress continues to be made on the extensive repair and replacement programme at the Pickaquoy Centre, with the facility now expected to reopen in mid-November.
