Orkney Islands

  • Council Control: Ind
  • Conservatives 0
  • Labour 0
  • Liberal Democrats 0
  • Green 2
  • Other 19

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).

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