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3 July 2026
New Head of Marine Services and Transportation Appointed
Orkney Islands Council has appointed a new Head of Marine Services and Transportation.
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2 July 2026
Stationery and printer contract awarded to local firm
A contract to supply Orkney Islands Council with general office stationery, equipment and printer cartridges and toner has been awarded to local company Sinclair Office Supplies.
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2 July 2026
Meet the Contractor Event for Quanterness Wind Farm
An event is being held later this month to bring local suppliers and contractors together with the main contractors for the Council’s Quanterness wind farm project.
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1 July 2026
New Chair appointed for Enterprise and Infrastructure Committee
Councillor Mellissa Thomson has been appointed Chair of the Enterprise and Infrastructure Committee at Orkney Islands Council, having previously served as Vice-Chair. Cllr Thomson was elected at yesterday’s (Tue 30 June) General Meeting of the Council.
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30 June 2026
New exhibition at Orkney Museum explores Orkney’s links to transatlantic slavery
A new art exhibition exploring Orkney's historical connections to the transatlantic slave trade goes on display in Orkney Museum’s recently transformed exhibition room and runs from Saturday 4 July until Saturday 26 September 2026.
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30 June 2026
Council confirms no ferry fare increase as fuel prices fall
Extra fuel costs to be absorbed by Council to protect island residents; engagement with governments on this issue to continue Passengers using Orkney Ferries have been given welcome news, as Orkney Islands Council has confirmed that due to falling fuel prices it will not add a surcharge - meaning fares will remain unchanged.
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29 June 2026
Harbours public consultation events coming up
Public consultation events are being held next month, setting out proposals for a change of use of land at Crowness, Hatston.
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26 June 2026
Roads update for week starting 29/06/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 29/06/2026.
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26 June 2026
Join Orkney this Saturday as it celebrates Armed Forces Day
Orkney Islands Council is inviting the public to join in the celebrations for Armed Forces Day 2026 this Saturday, 27 June, with events taking place in Kirkwall and Stromness.
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23 June 2026
Media Statement - Bollards
The following media statement was issued on 23 June following social media posts about the installation of bollards in Kirkwall's town centre.
