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Orkney Islands Council has sent a clear warning to the Scottish Government today, to say that they will be entirely opposed to the introduction of Highly Protected Marine Areas in Scotland’s seas.

The Orkney Travel Matters survey has been extended to allow more households to have their say on how active travel can be supported in the county.

Community views are being sought on initial ideas to improve access issues at Birsay village and the Brough of Birsay car park.

Save the date! A special conference for the many unpaid carers in Orkney will take place at the Picky Centre on 18 May 2023.

Over 500 folk have had their say on travel habits in Orkney through the Orkney Travel Matters survey – and the feedback has been exceptional. But we’d love to hear from more households.

A reminder to help shape active and green travel in the county by taking part in the Orkney Travel Matters survey.

Have you had your say on Orkney Travel Matters?

Orkney Islands Council has welcomed the adoption of the Scottish Government’s National Planning Framework this week.

St Margaret's Hope and Finstown are cracking places for locals and visitors alike - but are there any changes that could make them even better?

Orkney Islands Council (OIC) is embarking on an extended programme of community and stakeholder consultation to help it address the challenges that Orkney Island residents, and people coming to Orkney to work or study in the future, are facing in relation to access to housing.