23 September 2026
New Council Loan Scheme Aims to Bring Empty Homes Back Into Use for Orkney's Essential Workers
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10 September 2026
Community engagement to get underway on Orkney World Heritage Site Programme
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12 November 2026
Occasional Licence - Lodge Odin No 917 Dounby - Masonic Hall, Dounby - Provincial Visitation
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Lodge Odin No 917 Dounby for Masonic Hall, Dounby.
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12 November 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (Link Footway at Reid Crescent, Kirkwall) (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 pedestrians while Andrew Sinclair Ltd carry out the replacement of a transformer and undertake substation maintenance.
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12 November 2026
The Orkney Islands Council (Christmas Tree Lighting Events) (Temporary Closure) Order 2026
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under Section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users in respect of Christmas tree lighting events in Kirkwall, Stromness and St Margaret’s Hope.
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11 November 2026
Two Occasional Licences - Stuart Mackie - Waterfront - Crowness Road - Brewery, Bar and Cafe - 27 November - 24 December 2026
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received two applications for occasional licences from Stuart Mackie for Waterfront, 4 Crowness Road, Kirkwall.
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6 November 2026
Occasional Licence - Moira Cossar - YM Community Hall, Longhope - Community Christmas Meal and Social Evening - 15 December 2026
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Moira Cossar for the YM Community Hall, Longhope.
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6 November 2026
Occasional Licence - Iain Laird - St Andrews Community Centre - Young Farmers – Dinner and Dance - 5 December 2026
The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Iain Laird for St Andrews Community Centre.
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5 November 2026
Views sought on public bus services
Orkney Islands Council’s transportation team are asking for views on Orkney’s public bus services, - whether you use the bus regularly, occasionally or not at all.
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5 November 2026
Housing Service 2025/26 annual report published
Orkney Islands Council’s Housing Services Annual Report for 2025-2026 has been published and details a strong performance across a number of areas, despite a challenging year for the service.
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4 November 2026
Stromness Nursery Recognised for Peedie Connections Project at Intergenerational Awards
An innovative partnership between Stromness Nursery and Hamnavoe House Care Home has earned recognition after receiving a Highly Commended award at the Intergenerational Excellence Awards 2026.
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4 November 2026
Milestone reached for Papdale Halls of Residence Demolition
Plans to demolish the former Papdale Halls of Residence building in Kirkwall have reached a key milestone this week with Elected Members approving the award of a contract for the demolition.
