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Orkney Islands Council, Shetland Islands Council and Comhairle nan Eilean Siar are jointly seeking to commission a consultant to investigate the feasibility of a visitor levy scheme for each of the island's authorities. 

Round 4 of the Playpark Renewal Fund has opened for applications from communities striving to improve their play parks. 

Winning an award from His Majesty the King may seem like a pipe dream for some – but it became a reality for the Kirkwall City Pipe Band (KCPB) this week! 

In accordance with Section 18C of the Representation of the People Act 1983, as amended by the Electoral Administration Act 2006, notice is hereby given that Orkney Islands Council is undertaking a statutory review of polling districts and polling places within the Orkney Islands Area of the Orkney and Shetland Parliamentary Constituency.

A summing up of delays and closures on our roads due to works and events - for the week starting 18 November 2024

Many more unpaid carers in Scotland – including Orkney - can now apply for a new benefit. 

Orkney Islands Council is reminding householders there will be reduced kerbside recycling collections over the festive period - with reduced collections and eight weeks between collection of some recyclables streams.

Councillors at tomorrow’s meeting of the Council’s Monitoring and Audit Committee (14 November 2024) will be presented with a report on the number of representations received from the public about the services the Council provides.  

The deadline for nominations for the Orkney Sports Awards 2024 is fast approaching.