News - Behind the headlines

3 March 2026

Budget Setting for 2026/2027 - Explainer

Orkney Islands Council's Policy and Resources Committee met today to set the Council's budget for next year. The decisions from today will come to a meeting of the Full Council next Tuesday (10…

20 January 2026

Behind the Headlines - Ferry Replacement Programme

Last week Orkney Islands Council received notification from the Scottish Government, as part of the Scottish Budget 2026/27, that Ministers will provide the budget required to allow the Council to…