Councillors in Orkney have backed a 15% increase in council tax. The 15% rise was passed by 15 votes to six at a meeting of the full Orkney Islands Council, defeating an amendment for a lower rise ...

Heather Woodbridge, who is 29, also becomes the first woman to lead Orkney Islands Council. James Stockan is leaving the role after 20 years as a councillor in Scotland's smallest local authority.

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 ...

reported that councillors approved a 56pc pay rise for its senior staff in a meeting lasting just 45 seconds. Heather Woodbridge says the council tax increase by Orkney Islands Council will ...

Orkney Islands Council was asked for its views as a statutory consultee last year. Councillors said a number of issues would need to be resolved through the planning process, including community ...

Orkney Islands Council was asked for its views as a statutory consultee last year. Councillors said a number of issues would need to be resolved through the planning process, including community ...

Orkney Islands Council was asked for its views as a statutory consultee last year. Councillors said a number of issues would need to be resolved through the planning process, including community ...