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The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licences from Moira Cossar - Longhope Community Hall, Longhope, Hoy.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licences from Iain Laird - St Andrew's Community Centre, Tankerness.

Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to ensure the safety of the public and road users during Clan Cancer’s Monumental Midnight Walk.

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 RJ McLeod, on behalf of SSEN, carry out utility works for a new substation.

Smiles for everyone and support for Council teams serving our communities are the stellar standouts in the third and final round of OIC’s 2025 VIP Awards.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received two applications for occasional licences from Gary Sinclair - Harray Community Centre, Harray.

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 12 May 2025.

Arrangements for waste and recycling collections during the week of the Orkney 2025 Island Games have been announced this week. 

Drivers are being urged to allow extra time for journeys and drive with care as Orkney Islands Council’s Roads team gears up for the summer road works season – including the annual surface dressing programme.

The Orkney Islands Area Licensing Board has received an application for occasional licence from Christopher Bichan for The Island Games Daily Meals with Bar at the Westend Guest House.