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A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 7 July 2025.

A summary of changes to our usual services to accommodate the 2025 Orkney International Island Games.

Orkney Islands Council Transportation Service is advising of changes and suspensions to public bus and ferry services during the Orkney 2025 International Island Games (12 to 18 July inclusive).

Watch a short video of Colin McAlpine who's worked as a Clerk for Stronsay Community Council for 15 years, speaking about how his role supports his community.

The Council’s summer holiday free school meal payments should be arriving in people’s bank accounts this week. 

Agencies with responsibility for animal welfare in Orkney have joined forces to issue a reminder to the local agricultural sector over livestock registration requirements.  

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 30 June 2025.

The countdown is officially on! In just over two weeks’ time Orkney will host the 20th International Island Games, an event that promises to be a celebration of sport, culture, and community.

Community projects across Orkney are being invited to apply for the first round of funding to be made available through the £20m Orkney Fund – formerly known as the Orkney Towns Fund.  

Our Food Team is urging local businesses and householders to check their stock or ‘sweeties stash’ for certain Jolly Ranchers products.