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17 June 2026
Occasional Licences - Tim Dodman - The Kelp Store, Papa Westray - Concerts
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received two applications for occasional licences –
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17 June 2026
Occasional Licence - Tim Dodman - Papa Westray Community School - Papay Fun Weekend
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received the following application for occasional licence –
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17 June 2026
Occasional Licences x 4 - Carey Mainland- The Pier Restaurant, Rousay - Bar - 27 July - 20 September 2026
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received six applications for occasional licences to run consecutively –
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16 June 2026
Orkney set to celebrate its Armed Forces community
Orkney Islands Council is encouraging communities across Orkney to come together later this month to celebrate Armed Forces Day 2026 and recognise the contribution of the current and former…
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15 June 2026
Sponsored walk at the Picky to Support Aurrida House
A sponsored fancy dress walk will take place at the Picky sports track on Saturday, 20 June to raise funds for the Aurrida House Comfort Fund.
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12 June 2026
MBE for David Sawkins
An Orkney Islands Council employee has been recognised with an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List.
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12 June 2026
Public Service Reform Update
Public Service Reform is a national priority aimed at ensuring every pound of public sector funding is used effectively and that services are sustainable well into the future.
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11 June 2026
Orkney Celebrates Ukrainian and Scottish Folklore During Refugee Festival Scotland
Orkney Islands Council has organised two events as part of Refugee Festival Scotland this month, celebrating the cultural heritage and creative contributions of Ukrainian refugees now living in…
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11 June 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (Kings Baton Relay) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during a Kings Baton…
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11 June 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (Armed Forces Day) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during an Armed Forces…
