People power turns tide on Moray swimming pools axe plan
People power has saved two swimming pools in Moray from closure.
Graham Leadbitter
Moray parents back idea to keep paying school crossing patrollers
Campaigners in Moray have suggested that parents could pay to retain school crossing patrollers to get pupils to class.
Fears huge price rise could put future of Moray Council’s music instruction service at risk
Fears have been raised that an 85% rise in music tuition fees in Moray may worsen the council’s budget position - an even sound the death knell for some cultural services.
Huge response to ‘use it or lose it’ plea may save Moray pools and school programme
A huge outpouring of support from Moray campaigners could be about to save leisure services in the region.
Finance secretary letter to Moray provokes opposition anger
Fury erupted yesterday amid claims a letter from the Scottish Government finance secretary blamed the former adminstration for the financial crisis at Moray Council.
Council cuts mean £2.5million swimming pool under construction at Moray school may never get used
The scale of budget cuts across Moray may mean that a £2.5million swimming pool that is already under construction may never get used.
Moray Council stands by logo for toilet scheme despite claims it is ‘offensive’ and ‘divisive’
Moray Council has voted against reconsidering a logo for a new public toilet scheme despite concerns it is “offensive” and “divisive”.
Swimming pools and libraries to close as Moray Council cuts another £2million from budget
Swimming pools, libraries and public toilets have fallen under the axe as Moray Council looks to save a further £2million to stave off bankruptcy.
Moray Council encouraged to warn of ‘unprecedented strain’ of finances from Scottish Government
Moray Council’s SNP administration is being pressed to write to the Scottish Government to warn of the “unprecedented strain” on services expected to be made by “devastating” cuts.
Fears of bankruptcy surface as Moray Council may have to admit defeat in setting a balanced budget with £8m cuts still to find
Fears have been raised that Scottish Government officials could be drafted in to tackle Moray Council's looming budget crisis.
Garden waste charges prompt online fury in Moray
Residents of Moray have vented online after being slapped with the council's bill to pick up garden waste.
Moray Council leaders warn of £7.3m cuts in 2019-20
Moray Council leaders have warned they have to make £7.3million worth of extra cuts to balance their books following Derek Mackay’s budget.
Ambitious vision to regenerate Moray park with possible outdoor performance area and regenerated water feature
An outdoor performance area, revamped pond and bike hire facilities could all feature in an ambitious upgrade of one of Moray's most popular parks.
Calls for tourist tax renewed after Derek Mackay’s budget
North and north-east councillors last night renewed their calls for a tourist tax despite the Scottish Government’s budget saying there were “no plans” to introduce the levy in the immediate future.
Industry leaders hope military expansion can boost Moray’s fortunes
Ambitious plans to use military investment as a springboard to transform Moray into a manufacturing and engineering “powerhouse” has been unveiled.
Moray Council leader continuing campaign for more cash after Scottish Government budget announcement
The leader of Moray Council says the fight is continuing to ensure it gets a better funding deal from the Scottish Government.
Moray Council makes recycling pledge
Moray Council has signed a pledge to commit to further driving down the amount of waste ending up in landfill.
Free parking campaign to return in Elgin to help give business boost to shops
Free parking in Elgin town centre will return at the weekend for the festive period.
Growth deal for Moray hailed as potential ‘game changer’ at Scottish Parliament showcase
Moray’s bid for a £200 million growth deal to fund large-scale projects across the region has been described as a potential “game changer” for communities.
Calls to move taxis off Elgin High Street to make way for more blue badge spaces
Calls have been made to move a taxi rank in a Moray town centre to free up spaces for disabled motorists.
Businesses in Moray to be asked to open up toilets for members of the public – just months after council shut loos
Businesses across Moray could be recruited as part of a council scheme that would allow members of the public to use the toilets on their premises.
Moray Council aims to expand living wage pledge to include contractors
Local authority members have backed proposals to have Moray Council accredited as a living wage employer.
School meals wrangle sees Moray politicians embroiled in food fight
The leader of Moray Council has hit out at the region's MP for what he has called "outrageously false claims" that the authority sourced just 16 percent of its food for school meals from Scotland.
Warning reduced spending on Moray roads could open doors for more pothole payouts
Warnings have been issued that there could be a surge of pothole claims in Moray if the council continues to slash its road budget.
Fears Moray Council’s dwindling reserve fund will only cover half of annual ‘risks’
Financial chiefs have warned Moray Council that their plans to keep just £5million in reserves for emergencies will only cover half the annual “risks”.
Tack vandal returns to torment Moray neighbourhood
Vandals armed with tacks and screws have struck in a Moray neighbourhood - again.
Call for local people to be given chance to vote on important Moray Council budget issues
Calls have been made for local residents to get the chance to vote on upcoming Moray Council budget cuts.
Rival Grant Lodge proposals could work together as part of Moray growth deal
Two rival plans proposed to breathe new life into a historical Moray building could both be successful.
Over 100 jobs at risk as Moray Council look to implement severe budget cuts
Nearly 140 jobs are at risk after Moray Council revealed its plans to stave off potential bankruptcy.
Auditors warn of ‘critical’ six months for Moray Council to solve money woes
Auditors have warned the next six months are “critical” for Moray Council in its struggle to stave off bankruptcy.
Tories and SNP clash ahead of first round of Moray Council’s budget talks
Moray Council’s SNP administration has been challenged to use an alleged budget windfall to stave off cuts in forthcoming savings talks.
Tourism tax backed in Moray to generate £800k per year for under-pressure services
Moray Council’s governing administration has backed a tourism tax for the region in an attempt to bolster investment in under-pressure services.