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Civic amenity sites in Kirkwall and Stromness will have extended opening hours on a Wednesday night for a 12-week trial period from this week. 

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Gary Sinclair for a wedding reception at Measquoy Farm, Harray.

Routine survey work is due to take place on the Kirkwall Town Hall this Sunday 9 March - weather permitting.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Kirkwall Bowling Club.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Gary Foubister for Sandwick Community Hall. 

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for an occasional licence from Holm Community Association for  Holm Community Centre.

Walter Gorman, who retired from his role as Team Manager for Adult & Family Learning with Orkney Islands Council in March, received one of Scotland's most prestigious youth work honours last night - the Lifetime Achievement Award (Fellowship of YouthLink Scotland) - at the National Youth Work Awards 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 Orkney Islands Council installs removable bollards.

A proposed Council housing development in Dounby has taken a step forward this week. 

Orkney Islands Council is pleased to share the achievement of colleague Derek Allan, who has been selected to officiate at the swimming programme of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.