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Forres public space proposals unveiled at community drop-in event

Residents and businesses are being invited to help shape proposals to enhance four key public spaces in Forres at an upcoming community drop-in event.

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Moray Council approves updated Developer Obligations Planning Guidance

Moray Council has approved its updated Developer Obligations Planning Guidance, at a meeting of the Planning and Regulatory Services Committee today (Thursday 5 March). 

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Innovative collaboration launched to tackle empty homes in Moray

Moray Council has launched an innovative collaboration to help tackle the problem of long-term empty homes across Moray. 

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Free period product scheme expands to 147 Moray locations

Free period products are now available at 147 locations across Moray after a major expansion of the council’s PeriodPlus service, further meeting its duties under the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act 2021. 

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Early learning and childcare parent consultation results published

Moray Council has published the results of its Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) parent survey, carried out in September and October 2025.  

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Moray Council welcomes update on Community Learning and Development work

Moray Council has welcomed a positive update on the 2024-2027 Partnership Community Learning and Development (CLD) plan, highlighting the difference this work is making for people and communities across Moray.  

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Moray Council approves increase to Early Learning and Childcare sustainable rates for 2026/27

Moray Council has approved an increase to the sustainable rates paid to its Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) partner providers from April 2026.  

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New report shows progress across Moray’s Community Sport Hub

Moray’s Community Sport Hubs continued to develop in 2025, providing more inclusive and accessible opportunities for sport, physical activity and community wellbeing, according to a report presented to Moray Council’s Education, Children’s and Leisure Services Committee today (Tuesday 3 March). 

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Moray schools celebrate improvements in literacy and numeracy

Moray schools are celebrating improvements in literacy and numeracy across both primary and secondary stages, with new Curriculum for Excellence data showing clear progress since last year.  

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Progress made in Moray’s work to reduce staff absence in schools

Moray Council has shared an update on its Improving Attendance Project, launched in December 2025, aimed at reducing absence rates among teaching and support staff and improving consistency for pupils in classrooms.

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Inclusive darts group to benefit from Moray’s new Community Benefits Portal

A local darts group has become one of the first organisations to benefit from a new online portal designed to connect community groups with businesses delivering contracts for Moray Council. 

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Public and private sectors commit to tackling wildfires in Moray

Public and private sector partners have committed to working together to tackle the growing threat of wildfires in Moray, following a major summit in Elgin.