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.
John Divers
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.
Blow for campaigners fighting to reopen Elgin landmark on 15th anniversary of fire that led to its closure
Campaigners fighting to reopen the doors of a cherished Moray landmark have been dealt a fresh blow on the 15th anniversary of the fire that led to its closure.
Council broadens search for £5 million needed to restore treasured Moray landmark
A £5 million price tag has been set on restoring one of Moray’s most treasured historic landmarks to its former glory.
Safety fears mean Moray town centre street will now be closed until end of year
Safety barriers around a dangerous building in a Moray town centre could now be in place until the end of the year.
Two weeks of limbo, then Moray Council’s new administration is decided in just three minutes
Moray Council’s new administration has vowed to “shout” to make the region’s voice heard across the country.
Opposition plots power grab at cash-strapped Moray Council after Tories quit ruling alliance
Moray Council’s leadership has been thrown into chaos after Conservative councillors walked out of the administration in a row over job adverts.
Construction of 3G football in Elgin pitch gets under way
A new all-weather pitch and athletics track will be unveiled in the grounds of Elgin High School this summer.
Fears persist about car park charge overhaul in Elgin
Moray Council has insisted that a shake-up of parking charges in Elgin will make visiting the town centre “easier”.
Moray Council faces ‘embarrassment’ of handing back £168k to property firm
Cash-strapped Moray Council faces the “embarrassment” of having to hand back £168,000 to a property firm after they were too slow to use it.
Elgin street closed for at least a month amid stonework safety concerns
A busy Elgin town centre street has been closed for at least a month amid concerns stonework could plummet from the roof of a historic building.
Gulls strike in supermarket theft ahead of turf war with birds in Moray
Gulls have struck the first blow ahead of a turf war for territory in the north-east.
Police step up patrols around Elgin graveyard following theft reports
Police have been forced to increase patrols around a Moray cemetery after grieving relatives complained about flowers being stolen and graveside mementos being vandalised.
Moray council warns motorists ‘no excuses’ for flaunting parking rules
More than four times as many parking tickets have been over the last 12 months compared to the previous year in Moray as the council aims to get tough on offenders.
Moray representatives positive following cash funding talks with Scottish Government
Political parties from across Moray have united to make the case for extra cash for the region from the Scottish Government.