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16 July 2025
Albert and Bridge Street car-free proposals published for final comment
Proposals to make Albert and Bridge Street vehicle free between 11am and 3pm daily and also late at night are being published for final scrutiny and comment by the public.
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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.
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10 July 2025
Roads update for week starting 14 July 2025
A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 14 July 2025.
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10 July 2025
Orkney 2025 – Car Parking Changes
Orkney Islands Council has issued a reminder to drivers about important changes to Council car park arrangements during the upcoming Orkney 2025 International Island Games.
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9 July 2025
Orkney 2025 – Facilities Closure Reminder
With the Orkney 2025 International Island Games fast approaching Orkney Islands Council has issued a reminder about the impacts of the event on some public facilities.
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9 July 2025
OIC welcomes £1.75m for home energy efficiency works in 2025-26
Orkney Islands Council has welcomed £1.75m from the Scottish Government’s Heat and Energy Efficient Scotland scheme for 2025-26, to help even more homes across the county make improvements to their…
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8 July 2025
Carers Conference 2025
We want to make it as useful and enjoyable as possible for all our carers. Please help us do just that by taking five minutes to complete our survey.
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7 July 2025
Be on the lookout for Games related scams
OIC’s Trading Standards team is warning the public to be wary of scammers offering live streaming services and merchandise for the Orkney 2025 International Island Games. Folks are also urged to be…
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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…
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7 July 2025
Electric bin lorry trial to continue to October
An ongoing trial of an electric refuse collection vehicle (eRCV) by Orkney Islands Council is set to continue into October this year.
