Steve Sankey for the Scottish Greens made history today, Friday 5th May, when he was elected as an Orkney councillor.
Orkney Elects its First Green Councillor
Orkney Counts
The Orkney News is at the count and will be giving you a full report later on.
Will the Scottish Greens Get Their First Councillor in Orkney?
We wish all candidates the best and hope people do use the hard won right we have in this country to choose who represents us.
Council Candidates in Orkney Voice Fears Over Brexit
Local election candidates in Orkney are deeply concerned about how Orkney will be affected when the UK exits the EU.
Orkney Election Updates
The OIC has issued a reminder to people in Orkney who use a postal vote that they can still hand this in on the day of the poll
Isla Leslie: Votes at 16
“Unlike the Local Council Elections and Independence Referendum, I won’t have a say.”
Max Thomas:Bringing a New Voice & Fresh Perspective
The concerns of the people are what I intend to take to council as I believe that is the best way to be a representative of the people.
Steve Sankey: Transparency and Good Communication are Vital
Steve Sankey Scottish Green candidate for East Mainland, South Ronaldsay and Burray
Reader’s Request for more Information from OIC Candidates
The Orkney News is very willing to publish the views of those putting themselves forward as potential councillors.
Advice from OIC Election Team
The deadline for registering to vote is April 17.
