Orkney council to look at proposals to become territory of Norway

2023-07-02 16:50

The islands' councillors will consider a motion to investigate alternative forms of governance.

The Orkney Islands could change their status in the UK or even become a self-governing territory of Norway under new proposals.

A motion will go before the council next week to investigate "alternative forms of governance".

Council leader James Stockan said Orkney does not get fair funding...