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The introduction of an overnight visitor levy in Orkney will not go ahead at this time following a recommendation passed at today’s (23 September 2025) meeting of the Council’s Policy and Resources Committee.  

A test deployment of the flood defences at Kirkwall Harbour will take place on Monday 6 October.  

Young people from the West Mainland Youth Achievement Group have teamed up with Stromness Museum on a dynamic new project exploring the intersection of oceans, wellbeing, and youth engagement.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 22/09/2025.

Orkney’s latest crop of secondary school pupils will be taking part in the annual Safe Islander event this week aimed at helping them recognise some common risks – at a time when their independence is growing. 

The Orkney Fund Board has welcomed the high level of expressions of interests received so far from local organisations for both feasibility study and capacity building projects. 

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting Monday 15/09/2025.

A summary of road delays and closures due to road and building/utility works, cruise visits and events for the week starting 08/09/25.

The outline designs for new ferries serving the islands of Westray, Eday, Stronsay and Sanday are now available to view and comment on in advance of upcoming public consultation events at the end of the month.  

A report into the impact of new ‘Greening’ rules on the Orkney agricultural sector has been published.