Council switchboard problems

Orkney Islands Council is working with BT in an effort to resolve problems it is experiencing with its switchboard.

Incoming calls are being routed to staff during office hours, but a recorded message with contact information will not be available overnight.

Out of hours, and for urgent business only, people should use the following numbers:

•  For roads, street lighting, footway defects and weather related problems, phone 876338.
• For emergency repairs to Council owned housing and other council owned properties, phone 873430.
• For Orkney Health and Care, contact the Balfour Hospital on 888000.
• Should you become homeless, please phone a pager on 07699 705527.  If the pager is unavailable, you should phone 07921 582962.