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28 August 2026
Roads update for week starting 31/08/2026
A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 31/08/2026.
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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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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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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.
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17 June 2026
£1.8m contract awarded for North Isles Linkspan works
Work will get underway later this year on essential upgrades to control infrastructure at ferry linkspans in the North Isles.
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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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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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29 May 2026
Roads update for week starting 01/06/2026
Roads update for week starting 01/06/2026. A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works and events for the week starting Monday 01/06/2026. An interactive map showing…
