More than 2,500 people sign petition to save Buckie dump as protest is held
More than 2,500 people have signed a petition to save a Buckie recycling centre earmarked for closure in Moray Council's budget.
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Moray Council rule out introducing workplace parking levy
Moray Council has ruled out introducing the controversial workplace parking levy.
Event highlights the benefits of teaching for new recruits in Moray
Moray locals interested in teaching were given the chance to find out how to get involved in the profession at a showcase event yesterday.
Stark warning issued after Moray councillors vote to continue ‘sacrificing’ quality of roads to save cash
A warning has been issued about the state of Moray roads, as local councillors paved the way for them to plummet in standard.
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.
Scottish Government blamed for the deterioration of Moray roads
Moray has long boasted some of Scotland's best kept roads but there are fears it may soon surrender that status.
Moray musical prodigy calls for council to backtrack on music tuition fees increase
A talented jazz musician who first developed his talent at school in Moray has urged the authority to rethink plans to increase tuition fees.
Moray MP disappointed by ongoing bin collection confusion
Moray residents continue to be mired in confusion over their bin collections since the move to an online calendar, MP Douglas Ross has said.
Charity trade union calls for Moray Council rate relief axe u-turn
A leading charity shop membership body has called on Moray Council to reverse its decision to withdraw the business rate aid it has offered stores.
New fostering system to be launched in Moray
A new scheme which aims to attract more foster carers is to be introduced in Moray.
Moray Council to look again at controversial 85% price rise for music lessons
Education officers have pledged to review a controversial 85% increase to the cost of music lessons at Moray schools.
Fears classroom results could be harming Moray’s teacher recruitment efforts
Fears have been raised that reading, writing and numeracy standards in Moray classrooms lagging behind national levels could put off teachers wanting to move to the area.
People power turns tide on Moray swimming pools axe plan
People power has saved two swimming pools in Moray from closure.
Campaign launched to help attract prospective Moray teachers into the classroom
A week-long campaign will be run in Moray to encourage people considering a career in teaching to get the right qualifications.
New primary school in Elgin still on track for summer 2020 opening despite blows
A project to build a new primary school in Moray is now back on track after a major contractor fell into administration.
Council takes £20k from funding pot open to Moray community to help support school project
More than £20,000 of money which could have been used by community groups in a Moray town has instead been put towards a school project.
Charity shops become targets as Moray Council pulls cash help for business rates
Financial support for charity shops across Moray has been pulled amid the council’s desperate efforts to balance the books.
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.
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.
Council says membership drive is not start of competition with Moray Leisure Centre
Moray Leisure Centre has thrown its weight behind the council’s drive to save swimming pools in the region.
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.
First apprentices take up roles in Moray as part of childcare expansion
The first apprentices hired as part of a recruitment drive to deliver more childcare in Moray have taken up their posts.
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.
Investment of more than £8 million planned in Moray affordable housing this year
More than £8million is due to be invested in affordable housing across Moray this year to tackle demand.
National library organisation calls on Moray Council to reconsider axing libraries
A national library organisation has urged Moray Council to rethink plans to close down six libraries.
Budding artists invited to create prominent feature for a Moray town
It will greet locals and visitors to the coastal town for many years to come.
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.
Town hall groups in Moray vow to reach out now council backing has come to end
Groups that saved town halls across Moray from closure last year have vowed to reach out more to communities in order to thrive.
Moray community councils team up to save their dump
Two Moray community councils have teamed up to save a dump earmarked for closure by the local authority.
Head of music service at Moray Council quits in protest at huge fee rise
An inspirational music teacher has quit in protest at a huge rise in lesson fees.
Industries run events for Moray students to open their eyes to what region has to offer
Hundreds of pupils across Moray have been exposed to the region’s key industries in an effort to keep them in the region after they leave school.
Crowdfunder launched to help restore historic Moray bridge
A £2 million crowdfunding campaign has been launched to help restore an iconic Moray bridge.