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23 September 2026
New Council Loan Scheme Aims to Bring Empty Homes Back Into Use for Orkney's Essential Workers
Property owners across Orkney are being encouraged to find out about a new loan scheme designed to help bring long-term empty homes back into use and increase the supply of housing for essential workers.
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21 September 2026
Have Your Say on the Council’s draft Visitor Management Plan
Folk are being invited to have their say on Orkney Islands Council’s draft Visitor Management Plan 2027-2037.
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17 September 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (Disabled On-Street Parking Places) Order 2026
On 10 September 2026, Orkney Islands Council made the above-named order under Section 45 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.
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17 September 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (Viewforth Road, Burray) (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 Andrew Sinclair Ltd and SSEN, carry out repairs to poles and overhead power lines.
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15 September 2026
Orkney Islands Council pays tribute to Dounby Primary School Head Teacher Islean Gibson
It is with great sadness that Orkney Islands Council announces the death of Islean Gibson, Head Teacher of Dounby Primary School.
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15 September 2026
Statement on North Ronaldsay cable
We are disappointed to learn that the installation of the new electricity cable between North Ronaldsay and Sanday has been delayed until Spring 2027.
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11 September 2026
Council Leader welcomes first child
We are pleased to announce that Council Leader Heather Woodbridge will be starting a short period of maternity leave today.
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2 September 2026
Remembrance event for Merchant Navy Day in Orkney
To mark Merchant Navy Day, a short service and wreath laying ceremony is being held at the Kirk Green War Memorial outside St Magnus Cathedral on Thursday 3 September 2026.
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1 September 2026
Update on Scapa Deep Water Quay planning processes
A formal consultation period is now underway as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment associated with the terrestrial and marine planning processes for the proposed Scapa Deep Water Quay project at Deepdale in Holm.
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1 September 2026
Condolence Book for King Harald V of Norway in St Magnus Cathedral
Orkney Islands Council has opened a book of condolences in memory of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, who died on 28 August 2026 at the age of 89.
