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Closure of Barriers
A FLOOD WARNING has been issued for Churchill Barriers. The prevailing weather forecast, along with large waves means that flooding from the sea is expected. Winds averaging over 40 miles per hour means that a […]
Exploring Orkney’s Constitutional Future: Transport
You may be forgiven, if you do not live in Orkney, if you think that the only issue affecting the islands is that of FERRIES. And of course, they are very important, but Transport involves a lot more than that.
20 is Plenty for Island Schools
Orkney Islands Council is proposing to create a variable 20mph speed limit on sections of roads outside of island schools
Orkney Travel Matters: Share Your Views
What would you like to see happening to improve the opportunities for all to get out and be more active?
Road Repair Backlog
“These figures are utterly astounding. The combined total for the Highlands and Islands is almost half a billion pounds (£417,611,000).” – Rhoda Grant MSP
Roads Update #Orkney
Priority 2 and 3 roads (back roads) have not been assessed or treated yet since overnight and there is the likelihood of encountering deep drifts.
Roads Update #Orkney
The latest news on the roads
Roads & Vaccination Update #Orkney
Police Scotland and Orkney Islands Council are urging people not to venture out on the county’s roads unless their journey is absolutely essential.
MSPs Visit Orkney To Learn About The Islands’ EV Experience
Orkney has one of the highest uptakes of EV’s in the country with some 250 and about 10,000 fossil fuelled vehicles.