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Moray Council sets out new 10 year vision for tourism

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:32:00 Z

Moray Council is set to approve a new long-term strategy that will shape how tourism is developed, managed and promoted across the area over the next decade.

External funding brings major investment boost for Moray communities

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:22:00 Z

Moray Council’s Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee has welcomed strong progress in securing and delivering external funding to support communities, regeneration and local economic growth across Moray.

Optional test dig now available from Moray burial services

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:01:00 Z

A new optional ‘test dig’ has been introduced in Moray burial grounds, helping to give lair owners more certainty about future burial arrangements.

Moray councillors back Jo Cox Civility Pledge on 10th anniversary of her death

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 23:00:00 Z

Moray councillors have signed up to the Jo Cox Civility Pledge, marking the 10th anniversary of the MP’s death and committing to a more respectful way of doing politics locally.

Summer Reading Challenge 2026 to launch

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 12:00:00 Z

Primary school children across Moray are being encouraged to turn up the volume on reading this summer as the Summer Reading Challenge returns with the theme ‘Read to the Beat’.

Construction works to start for new Forres Academy

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:32:00 Z

Construction works for the new Forres Academy development are due to begin on Monday 22 June 2026, marking another exciting step forward for the £88.6 million project.

Partnership-led South Street project in Elgin takes major step forward

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:00:00 Z

Full construction has now begun on the South Street regeneration project following completion of preparatory works, marking a significant milestone in one of Elgin’s most important town-centre regeneration projects.

Cullen pupil wins national book token competition

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:23:00 Z

A Cullen Primary School pupil has seen her artwork featured on special National Book Tokens after winning a national competition.

What’s inside? Help solve the mystery of the Elgin Town Hall time capsule

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:25:00 Z

Moray Council and Elgin Town Hall are encouraging people to come forward who may hold information about a time capsule found hidden at the town hall.

Public invited to give feedback following planning approval for Hillside Farm masterplan

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:12:00 Z

Following planning approval for the Hillside Farm masterplan in Dufftown, a public consultation has now launched on the proposals to help shape the future of the area.