Trial road closures around Moray primary school to improve safety could be expanded
Roads across Moray could be closed during school pick-up and drop-off times in an effort to improve pupil safety.
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Streets closed around Moray school in attempt to improve safety following removal of crossing patrollers
Streets surrounding a Moray primary school were shut yesterday in an attempt to improve safety for pupils.
Fears new supermarket proposed for Moray town could increase pressure on retailers
Concerns have been raised that another supermarket in Moray’s biggest town could provide a further blow to shops in its historic heart.
Bulldozers finally move in on eyesore Moray building three years after demolition plans were first submitted
Bulldozers have finally moved in to tear down an eyesore building in a Moray town centre more than three years after demolition plans were first submitted.
Vermin expert says ‘bold and smart’ Elgin gulls are working to defeat pest controllers
The man leading efforts to get a grip of Elgin’s gull problem has said the birds are "bold, smart and aggressive" and working to defeat his pest control team.
Warning Moray communities may be asked to take on even more as council faces up to further £19million of budget cuts
Moray Council must find another £20million of cuts before 2021 - with communities warned they will have to take on even more responsibilities.
Concerns car parks in Elgin town centre are being underused
Transport staff at Moray Council have been told to maintain a watchful eye over parking in Elgin’s town centre.
Shake-up of parking charges in Moray town rakes in double expected cash income for council
Business leaders in Moray have called for a £1 all-day parking charge to be rolled out elsewhere after its introduction was the catalyst for a huge upturn in a multi-storey.
Councillor celebrates 20 years in Moray Council chambers but fears region has hit new ‘low’
A Moray councillor who has now served for two decades in the region's chamber fears lack of funding will see the authority hit a new low.
Work begins to tackle Elgin gull menace – but residents warned not to expect overnight success
Action will begin within days in an effort to tackle the winged menaces who have terrorised Elgin residents for years.
Moray councillor attends just four meetings in a year but still takes home £16,900 salary
A Speyside councillor who has attended just four meetings in the last year while picking up his full £16,900 salary insists he is still fulfilling his elected role.
Hot weather brings out crowds to enjoy Easter in Moray
Hot weather and an extravaganza of activities brought out bumper crowds in Moray at the weekend to enjoy Easter.
Parents told to ‘wise up’ about road safety outside school gates in Moray
Parents in Moray have been told to “wise up” about road safety ahead of school crossing patrollers being axed across the region.
Council aims to turn the tide in battle against Moray gulls
A masterplan to fight back against menacing gulls in Moray’s biggest town is being drawn up following a surge in complaints.
Moray business group backed despite questions over effectiveness
Moray Council has voted to continue to back Elgin's business improvement district, despite questions raised over its effectiveness.
Losing Elgin BID would be ‘big blow’ for the region, claims chief executive
Losing one of Moray's most important bodies would be a "big blow" for the region, its chief executive believes.
Another blow dealt to much-delayed construction project for new Moray primary school
A fresh blow has been dealt to a troubled project to build a new school in Moray.
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.
Dropped objection for demolition of eyesore Moray building hailed as ‘common sense’
Hopes have been raised that an eyesore building in Elgin town centre could finally be demolished.
Vision for new artificial football pitch in Moray town gathers pace
Plans to transform a neglected piece of ground in a Moray town into an artificial sports pitch have won the backing of a community group.
Parking clampdown launched in Elgin ahead of Christmas rush
Police in Moray have launched a crackdown on motorists ignoring parking restrictions in the run-up to Christmas.
Demolition plans approved for roof of dangerous Moray town centre building
Part of the roof of a Moray town centre building is poised to be demolished in an attempt to make it safe.
Mum’s fears of serious accident after car falls victim to Moray tack attacker
A Moray mother fears a tyre on her car could have exploded on a busy road after falling victim to the alleged tack vandal.
Campaigners delighted at results of ‘wonderful’ new Moray secondary school
Campaigners who fought for a replacement for the dilapidated previous Elgin High School say they have had their hopes fulfilled by the new buildings.
Tack vandal returns to torment Moray neighbourhood
Vandals armed with tacks and screws have struck in a Moray neighbourhood - again.
Fresh attempts being made to bring eyesore building in Moray town centre back into use
Fresh attempts are being made to bring a historic eyesore building in Elgin town centre back into use.
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.
Fears former mart in Moray may lie empty for at least another four years after housing plan is rejected
Fears have been raised that two large derelict sites in Moray’s biggest town could lie empty for at least another four years after the latest plans to revitalise them were rejected.
Repairs to a Moray town centre building will take two years to complete
Emergency restoration works to a historic building in a Moray town centre could take more than two years to complete.
Homes bought by Moray Council for £1.2million as part of aborted road scheme will finally be sold
Cash strapped Moray Council paid £1.2 million for houses in Elgin only to leave them sitting empty after the Western Link Road project was aborted.
Council accused of helping out-of-town developments in Moray
The relaxation of planning rules in Moray has led to warnings the region could be facing an influx of out-of-town developments.
Audit Scotland urges Moray councillors to drop political differences in efforts to solve massive budget challenge
Audit Scotland has urged Moray councillors to cast aside their political differences in an attempt to overcome the region’s massive budget challenges.