Orkney councillors back plan to explore governance changes

Orkney councillors back plan to explore governance changes

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ouncillors in Orkney have voted to back a motion to explore the future governance of the islands.

Orkney Islands Council leader Councillor James Stockan proposed a motion that instructs the local authority’s officers to publish a report on different options available to the islands, including exploring previous “Nordic connections”.

Despite media commentary, Mr Stockan insisted in the Tuesday debate that his motion is “not about joining Norway”.