Conservation management plan drop-in sessions

The first of four drop-in sessions,  as part of a consultation on a new management plan for Orkney’s four urban conservation areas, takes place today, Thursday.

The plan, currently in draft form, will be revised to in response to feedback received during the consultation and then considered by councillors for approval. It covers all four of the county’s urban conservation areas, in Kirkwall, Stromness, St Margaret’s Hope and Balfour Village.

Once approved, the plan will be a key consideration when planning applications in the conservation areas are determined by Orkney Islands Council.

Today’s session takes place in Stromness, from 4-7pm, at the Royal Hotel, Stromness.

Tomorrow’s is in the St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall, from 1-7pm. On Monday, it will be in the Shapinsay Community Centre, from 3.30pm-6.30, heading to St Margaret’s Hope on Tuesdsay, from 4pm-7pm.