The authority will freeze council tax if additional government funding can be used without restrictions. Heather Woodbridge, who is 29, also becomes the first woman to lead Orkney Islands Council.

Councillors in Orkney are ... is going to full council on Tuesday. However, it is possible that could be overturned, as an ...

Councillors in Orkney have voted narrowly in favour of a proposed 15% increase in the islands' council tax. Officials had recommended an 11% rise, but councillors voted 11-10 in favour of the ...

The Orkney Islands Council (OIC) unveiled a strategic blueprint to navigate the bustling waters of cruise ship tourism. Foremost among its provisions is the imposition of constraints on the size ...

Orkney is one of three Scottish ... The Scottish Secretary is to meet council leaders over proposals for four tunnels linking the islands. Members of the policy and resources committee were ...

Orkney 12 to 18 July 2025 just around the corner, and with the anticipated participation of a Falkland Islands delegation, Mike Summers, chair of the Falklands National Sports Council advanced ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. The Highland Council has given its backing to the West of Orkney Windfarm’s offshore plans. The council’s committee met on Wednesday to ...