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7 August 2023
Show time amenity site arrangements
Dounby Show Day - Given Dounby Show on Thursday is a local holiday for many, the amenity sites at Hatston, Garson, Bossack, St Margaret’s Hope and Cursiter will be closed. Chinglebraes will be open…
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21 July 2023
Road works update for week starting 24 July 2023
A summing up of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for week starting Monday 24 July 2023.
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17 July 2023
Refuse collection disrupted - Area 6 on 17 July
Due to vehicle issues, Orkney Islands Council’s waste team are not able to complete the Area 6 Refuse collection today (Monday 17 July). Residents affected are advised to leave their refuse out or…
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13 July 2023
Harray road closure reminder
OIC is reminding motorists the A986 ‘Harray Road’ will be closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week (17, 18, 19 July) to enable repairs to a damaged culvert.
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13 July 2023
Road works update for week starting Monday 17 July 2023
Resurfacing work on the A965 in Finstown (between the junction with Heddle Road and Baikie’s Stores) is ongoing. Contractors are expected to be working on Phase 2, from Smithy Cottage (approximately…
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6 July 2023
Road works update for week starting Monday 10 July 2023
Resurfacing work on the A965 in Finstown is ongoing. At present contractors are working on Phase 2, from Smithy Cottage (approximately 80 metres west of the Evie Road) to outside the Post Office.…
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6 July 2023
Lengthier delays from Wednesday through Finstown as roadworks return to Evie junction
Orkney Islands Council is advising that work on the A965 in Finstown will be returning to the A966 Evie junction from Wednesday 12 July, to enable completion of Phase 1 work.
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23 June 2023
Road works update for week starting 26 June 2023
A summary of road works underway or soon to start in the county - for week starting Monday 26 June 2023.
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23 June 2023
Road and bus reminders for Vintage Rally and St Magnus Marathon
A reminder of temporary road closures, speed and parking restrictions coming up soon, associated with events in the community, and impacts on public buses.
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17 January 2023
Travel Advice Issued Following Amber Weather Warning
Following a meeting of the Orkney Local Emergency Coordination Group strong advice has been issued by the group that only the most essential travel should be undertaken locally over the next 24 hours.
