‘Dire’ housing situation in Stromness causes concern

‘Every year that passes another shop shuts, another school goes without pupils, another hotel loses custom.’

This was the assessment of Orkney Islands Council convener Graham Bevan as he made the case for more housing in Stromness to keep the town vibrant and attracted young people to it.

The issue of house building in the town was dedicated a whole hour’s worth of discussion at the latest meeting of the Stromness Community council.

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