Moray councillor steps down as chairman of committee
The chairman of Moray Council's audit and scrutiny committee has stepped down, citing health reasons.
Marc Macrae
Moray Council’s former dredger, which was sold for scrap seven years ago, still operating while its replacement sits idle
The commissioning of Moray Council’s beleaguered dredger has been questioned after it emerged its predecessor is still operating – seven years after being sold for scrap.
Moray Council’s SNP administration urged to heap more pressure on Scottish Government for better funding deal
Moray Council’s SNP administration has been urged to heap more pressure on the Scottish Government to get a better funding deal for the region.
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.
Demolition plans for Elgin eyesore approved for second time
An eyesore building in a Moray town centre has been approved for demolition for the second time after the initial proposals were blocked by the Scottish Government.
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.
Aviation centre in Moray prepares to add more relics from region’s heritage
Volunteers at a north-east visitor attraction dedicated to aviation heritage are preparing to unveil another chapter of history.
Moray councillor pushes for answers over controversial dredger
A Moray councillor has called for answers about the usefulness of the controversial dredger owned and operated by the local authority.
A96 dualling Fochabers route is met with mixed reaction from community leaders
A contentious scheme to dual an important road in Moray, via Fochabers, has divided opinion among community leaders.
Winter opening at Moray attraction reveals centuries of fishing heritage
Information boards to celebrate more than 300 years of fishing heritage at a Moray tourist attraction have been unveiled.
Preferred route for A96 dualling through Moray to be unveiled next month
The final decision on a major upgrade to Moray’s busiest road will be unveiled early next month.
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.
Calls for Moray Council to scrap controversial P1 assessments
Opposition councillors in Moray are pressing the authority to consider ways of scrapping controversial tests for P1 pupils.
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.
Extension at Moray school will bring all pupils under one roof
School pupils in Moray have been given their first look inside their new £2million extension.
SNP fury as administration rift causes council chaos in Moray
Conservative councillors have been accused of throwing their council administration colleagues “under the bus” amid a falling-out over job adverts.
Moray councillor takes U-turn on speeding regulation
A Moray councillor is demanding action to crackdown on motorists speeding through the region’s motorists.
Row over job ads threatens to break apart Moray Council administration
Conservative councillors in Moray have threatened to quit the council’s ruling alliance in a row over job adverts.
Fochabers school extension nears completion
New pictures have revealed the classrooms Fochabers primary school pupils will be walking into when construction is completed on a £2million extension.
Prostate cancer survivor says routine screening is needed
A prostate cancer survivor has vowed to continue campaigning for routine tests for the disease, despite the body responsible for screening ruling out the measure.
Meals on wheels withdrawn from north as charity looks to restructure service
A lifeline meals service for pensioners and the disabled has been withdrawn from the north of Scotland after the charity behind it decided not to renew the contract.
Moray Council opposes Scottish Government with renewal of support in demolition plan
The demolition of a Moray eyesore to redevelop it as flats to attract workers to the region has been approved only months after the Scottish Government threw them out.
Designers say steps needed to ensure Elgin housing development does not become rat run
Designers have insisted the main thoroughfare through a Moray housing development has to “strike a balance” between ease for new residents while deterring extra traffic.
Updated designs for A96 in Moray to be unveiled before end of month
New details about upgrades to Moray’s busiest road will be unveiled in the next two weeks.
Scottish Government overturns council’s decision to block Moray homes – despite 254 objections
A devastated Moray campaigner has accused the Scottish Government of ignoring local views to meet housing targets by approving a development – despite more than 250 objections.
Council offer glimpse 20 years into Moray’s future with planning blueprint
Space for 7,000 new homes and more than 100 acres of land for businesses have been included in a glimpse 20 years into Moray’s future.
Why these three Moray school pupils are losing their locks for charity
Three Moray school pupils have had their heads shaved to raise money to fight cancer.
Huge solar farm proposed for Moray could put region at forefront of renewables
Plans to create the largest solar farm in Scotland could be about to take a step closer to reality.
Moray councillor quits Tory party over savage saving plans
School crossing patrollers, public toilets, community centres and libraries are all under threat in a savage council savings plan that has caused a senior Tory councillor to quit the party.
Toilets closed as vandals strike again after repairs
Public toilets in a Moray village have been closed until further notice after being repeatedly attacked by vandals.
Pupils given bottled water following lead contamination at schools
Bottled water has been issued to Moray school pupils after the drinking supply was found to be contaminated with lead.
Councillor fears A96 dualling could take years longer than planned
A Moray councillor has expressed fears that his own three–year-old granddaughter will have grandchildren by the time the A96 dualling in the area is complete.