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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 Openreach carry out utility works.

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 Openreach carry out utility works.

The following arrangements will apply for bus services over the Festive Period.

Thursday 25 December – Closed, Friday 26 December - Closed, Sunday 28 December - Closed, Thursday 1 January - Closed, Friday 2 January - Closed, Sunday 4 January – Closed

A new report evaluating the impact of the 20th International Island Games has revealed that Orkney 2025 added £4 million to the island’s economy, and has left a powerful legacy for local sport, infrastructure, and community spirit.

Nine play areas across Orkney have seen major improvements this year, breathing a new lease of life into the sites.  

November saw the 2025 Orkney Carers' Conference take place, focusing on the local support available to unpaid carers in our community. A full recording of the event, along with the presentations, is now available to watch online.

Domestic and commercial refuse collection days over the Christmas and New Year period are listed below.

Regular waste collections will resume on Monday 5 January 2026.

Domestic and commercial collection days over Christmas and New Year are listed below.  Regular collections will resume on Monday 5 January 2026.

The household and business waste and recycling centres (HWRC) and recycling points will be open as follows: