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Orkney's Parasport Festival returns on Friday 23 February, offering children with physical disability, vision impairment, hearing loss or Down Syndrome the chance to try out a range of sports and fun activities.

Transport Scotland are moving to electronic concessionary ferry vouchers for eligible elderly, disabled and young people - and folks affected who've moved recently are urged to make sure the Council's transport team has their new address.

Stagecoach has advised Orkney Islands Council that it intends to resume school transport services this afternoon, but on main roads only. The information below details which roads will not be serviced

The arrangements for the election of a new Political Leader at Orkney Islands Council and a by-election in Stromness and the South Isles, and have been announced.

A By-Election is to be held for the return of a Councillor for the Stromness and South Isles Ward of Orkney Islands Council

A rolling update of disruptions to Council services due to weather, for Thursday 8 February 2024.

A summing up of road closures and delays due to road works or events - for the week starting Monday 12 February 2024.

A rolling update on disruptions to Council services due to today's snowy conditions (Wednesday 7 February 2024):

The Council has been working hard to restore gritting operations in Sanday and Rousay following breakdowns of the two vehicles in the islands on Monday (5 February)