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11 June 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (Road Operations No2) (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 site personnel and road users while carriageway maintenance…
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10 June 2026
Public Inspection Notice - Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board - Accounts for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:
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10 June 2026
Public Inspection Notice - Orkney Islands Council Accounts, Pension Fund Accounts and Orkney Islands Council General Charitable Trust Accounts - For the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:
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8 June 2026
Extended opening hours trial for civic amenity sites
Civic amenity sites in Kirkwall and Stromness will have extended opening hours on a Wednesday night for a 12-week trial period from this week.
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5 June 2026
Broad Street closed this Sunday for routine high level surveys of Kirkwall Town Hall
Routine survey work is due to take place on the Kirkwall Town Hall this Sunday 7 June - weather permitting.
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4 June 2026
Orkney youth worker honoured with national lifetime achievement award
Walter Gorman, who retired from his role as Team Manager for Adult & Family Learning with Orkney Islands Council in March, received one of Scotland's most prestigious youth work honours last night -…
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4 June 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (Bollards) (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 installs…
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3 June 2026
Dounby housing takes step forward
A proposed Council housing development in Dounby has taken a step forward this week.
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2 June 2026
Orkney Islands Council employee recognised with prestigious role at 2026 Commonwealth Games
Orkney Islands Council is pleased to share the achievement of colleague Derek Allan, who has been selected to officiate at the swimming programme of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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1 June 2026
Public Inspection Notice - Orkney Integration Joint Board Accounts - For the period from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026
Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:
