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The Orkney Islands Council (Willow Road, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 Andrew Sinclair Ltd replace a substation.
24 July 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (The Meadows, Kirkwall, County Show) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 during Orkney Agricultural Society’s running of the annual County Show.
24 July 2025
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The Riding of the Marches Temporary Closure of Roads in Kirkwall and St Ola
Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to the effect that on Sunday 10 August 2025, in connection with the Riding of the Marches, the roads in Kirkwall and St Ola specified in Schedule 1 hereto will be closed to vehicular traffic and parking will not be permitted between the hours specified in Schedule 1. Alternative routes for vehicular traffic are available by way of adjoining roads.
24 July 2025
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Temporary Closure of part of Grainshore Road, Kirkwall for Vintage Car Rally
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 while the Orkney Vintage Club Ltd. hold a Vintage Car Rally.
17 July 2025
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Temporary Closure of Roads in Dounby for Fancy Dress Parade 2025
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 while Dounby Athletic Club hold a Fancy Dress Parade.
17 July 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Various Streets in Kirkwall) (Prohibition of Driving) Order 2025
Orkney Islands Council proposes to introduce a new Traffic Regulation Order which will prohibit the driving of motor vehicles on the following roads between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily, and 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. daily:
17 July 2025
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Temporary Closure of Roads in Stromness for Stromness Shopping Week Events 2025
Notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council has made an order in terms of section 62 of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 to the effect that, in connection with various Stromness Shopping Week events, the roads in Stromness specified in the Schedule below will be closed between the hours on the dates all as specified in the said Schedule.
17 July 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Bridge Street, Kirkwall) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
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 materials and equipment are delivered to 18 Bridge Street, Kirkwall.
12 June 2025
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The Orkney Islands Council (Additional Roadworks No 2) (Temporary Closure) Order 2025
Orkney Islands Council has made the above-named Order under section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to ensure the safety of site personnel and road users while general carriageway repairs and maintenance are carried out.
12 June 2025
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Public Inspection Notice - Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board 2024-2025
Notice is herebygiven under Regulation 9 (1) of the LocalAuthorityAccounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:
10 June 2025