Moray Council

Two charities in Moray focussing on poverty and social inclusion have been awarded funding totalling more than £250k from the European Social Fund, administered by Moray Council. Members of the Fairer Moray Forum selected Children 1st and R-evolution for Good to receive £83k and £1

Moray Council has made progress in some important areas to address financial stability and having plans in place to tackle poor performing services, although challenges remain as it seeks to deliver strategic change, the Accounts Commission has said.

Plans for 53 homes at Glassgreen in Elgin have been approved.

Brownfield sites in Moray are to be assessed against criteria so that redevelopment of them can be prioritised.

Tenants living in Moray Council-owned homes are increasingly satisfied with housing services, according to the latest tenant survey.

Moray Council has published a long-term expansion plan for Buckie South, which includes 600 houses, and is now open for public consultation.

Members of Moray Council’s Planning and Regulatory Services Committee have approved six draft Town Centre Improvement Plans for public consultation, supporting the regeneration of town centres across Moray.

Investment of more than £100 million in Moray over the next decade was endorsed yesterday with the official signing of the Moray Growth Deal. It signals confidence from both the UK and Scottish governments in plans to drive innovation and growth in the region, with projects within the Deal des

New financial assistance from the Scottish Government to access food, fuel and other essentials will be available to Moray residents from 5 January to 31 March 2022, as a one-off payment.

Council house tenants in Moray are being consulted on proposed rent changes.

Members of Moray Council’s Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee have approved plans to provide flood protection measures at cost price to residents, subject to full council approval.

Over the last year, 5,000 Moray Council homes have had their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors upgraded to meet new legislation, with 1,000 still to be changed. The Scottish Government introduced new legislation that means all homes in Scotland must have interlinked fire alarms by February 2022. I

Moray Council’s planning and regulatory services committee has approved planning applications for 48 homes in Hopeman and 25 affordable homes in Lhanbryde, with a further eight specialist supported housing units. The site to the west of Hopeman will include affordable housing and indications h

Tenants living in council homes in Moray are being contacted to arrange the fitting of new smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms. Fire regulations in Scotland have changed and as the landlord for council homes, Moray Council has a legal duty to upgrade smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms to meet

A proposal to build 48 affordable new homes in Forres has been rejected by Moray Council. St Machar Properties submitted a planning application for 19 flats and 29 houses at Caroline Street in the town, however, at a meeting of the planning and regulatory services committee members rejected the prop