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Moray’s 5,500 non-domestic rates payers must take action

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:46:00 Z

Moray Council is urging around 5,500 non-domestic ratepayers to take action now to make sure they receive any rates relief or reduction they may be entitled to.

Two weeks left to apply for postal vote for Scottish Parliament election

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 23:00:00 Z

Voters are being reminded that the deadline to apply for a new postal or postal proxy vote is 5pm on Tuesday 21 April for the Scottish Parliament election taking place on Thursday 7 May.

Gull management advice given

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:33:00 Z

Efforts to manage urban gulls in Moray are being stepped up as the busy nesting season begins.

Maintenance contract opportunities for Moray businesses

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 07:40:00 Z

Moray Council is inviting local contractors to tender for a wide range of building maintenance work to support the council’s inhouse Building Services team over the next four years.

Moray candidates for Scottish Parliament election

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:04:00 Z

Seven candidates will contest the forthcoming Scottish Parliamentary election on 7 May 2026 for the Moray constituency.

Moray schools to celebrate Month of the Military Child 2026

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:18:00 Z

Moray’s service children and the resilience they show will be recognised as Month of the Military Child (1–30 April) gets underway.

Adult learners’ art showcase to open at Elgin Library

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:11:00 Z

A new exhibition celebrating the creativity, stories and personal journeys of local adult learners is to run in the gallery at Elgin Library from 6-24 April 2026.

Cooper Park pond update - 25 March 2026

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:53:00 Z

We are saddened to hear that a swan rescued at Cooper Park pond in Elgin over the weekend had to be put to sleep due to ill health. The cause of the illness is unknown. There are many possible reasons as the Scottish SPCA has recognised, and no confirmed evidence linking it to ongoing work at the pond. We recognise, however, that the incident has caused concern and we wanted to provide clarification on why the work is taking place, and the steps being taken to protect wildlife.

Moray Young Musicians 2026 winners announced

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:08:00 Z

Some of Moray’s most promising young musicians went head‑to‑head last night in a closely fought final at the fourth annual Moray Young Musicians competition at Elgin Academy.

More than 750 school pupils take part in flagship cross country event

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:13:00 Z

Hundreds of school pupils from across Moray laced up their running shoes on Saturday, for the 2026 Active Schools Primary Cross Country competition – the region’s largest annual sporting occasion for young people.