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The progress being made by Orkney Islands Council on a final business case for Orkney’s Ferry Replacement Programme has been described as positive following last week’s meeting of the Ferries Taskforce.

Orkney Islands Council has today – 16 May 2025 – marked 50 years since its formation with a message from Council Convener Graham Bevan to the community.  

A summing up of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events - for the week starting Monday 19 May 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 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.

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.

Orkney’s deep Viking history is being brought to life in an exciting new exhibition at The Orkney Museum, opening on Saturday, 10 May 2025. This permanent exhibition will immerse visitors in the story of the Vikings in Orkney, featuring never-before-seen artiefacts, interactive displays, and cutting-edge technology - including the UK’s first AI-powered Viking character, Ragna.

The Orkney Community Planning Partnership has today published its Draft Orkney Community Wealth Building (CWB) Action Plan for public consultation and is inviting comments and submissions from individuals, community groups, businesses, and stakeholders across the county.