Orkney Islands

  • Council Control: Ind
  • Conservatives 0
  • Labour 0
  • Liberal Democrats 0
  • Green 2
  • Other 18
  • Vacant 1

Independent 19. Archipelago off the northern tip of Caithness; once known for fishing but now firmly connected to the oil industry. Tourism also important, including rock climbers (Old Man of Hoy).

Stromness and South Isles ward has a byelection on 28 March (held by an Independent).

Next local elections
2027

Election cycle
Full

Local authority type
Scotland

Address
School Place, Kirkwall KW15 1NY

Phone
01856 873535

Website
http://www.orkney.gov.uk/

Council Tax (Band D)
£1369.21