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Guidance on the recent news of dead birds washing ashor in Orkney, and who to report it to if you find them.

A condolence book will be set out in St Magnus Cathedral between Tuesday February 3^rd and Monday February 9^th, after which it will be handed over to the family. Cathedral opening times are 0900-1300 and 1400-1700 Monday to Saturday. 

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 carries out maintenance works.

In the next few weeks, the conversation areas of Kirkwall and Stromness are being appraised.

This work will be completed from the public realm,

Orkney Islands Council is to get underway with the phased introduction of the new 20mph speed limit across Orkney.  

Orkney Islands Council has shared their gratitude to staff, farmers, emergency services, community groups, volunteers and residents for their patience, resilience and assistance during the recent prolonged period of challenging winter. 

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 R Clouston Ltd carry out building works.

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.

Notice is herebygiven under Regulation 9 (1) of the LocalAuthorityAccounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that:

Notice is hereby given under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that: