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Council Leader, Cllr Kathleen Robertson with gritter December 2025

Moray Council Leader and Chief Executive join gritter team ahead of cold snap

Moray Council Leader, Cllr Kathleen Robertson, and Chief Executive, Mrs Karen Greaves BEM, joined the council’s roads maintenance team on Monday 29 December 2025 to see for themselves the conditions gritting teams work under.

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Planning application submitted for Grant Lodge refurbishment

Moray Council has submitted a planning application for the regeneration of Grant Lodge, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of the Cultural Quarter as part of the Moray Growth Deal.

A union flag left, council coat of arms, saltire right with a row of office chairs in front and a wooden desk.

Audit suggests that Moray has land to meet long-term housing needs

A new audit shows that Moray has land identified with the potential to meet housing needs for more than 24 years, providing valuable insight for planning homes, infrastructure, and sustainable community growth.

Forres High Street - view from Tolbooth

Moray town centres show resilience amid changing retail landscape

Moray’s town centres continue to demonstrate resilience and adaptability as retail and leisure patterns evolve, according to the 2025 Moray Town Centre Health Check.

The Garmouth Viaduct, following its collapse

Garmouth/Spey Viaduct update - 15 December 2025

Statement following Moray Council engineer assessment and background information.

Garmouth viaduct closure

Garmouth Viaduct update - 14 December 2025

Please note the closure of the Garmouth Viaduct, on the NCN1 route, until further notice.

Library bookshelves

Have your say: Moray Council invites feedback on library opening hours

Moray Council is calling on residents to help shape the future of local libraries by sharing their views on proposed new opening hours. This follows the recent approval of a tiered operating model designed to make library services more sustainable and responsive to community needs.

A fake labubu with exposed stuffings, and limbs deteached. Sharp metal fixings are on show.

Hundreds of fake Labubu dolls and illicit tobacco seized in Moray raids

Hundreds of counterfeit Labubu dolls have been seized from shops across Moray, as part of ongoing efforts to tackle unsafe products being sold locally.

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Christmas safety warning over unsafe disposal of batteries

People in Moray are being warned not to throw batteries in the bin this festive season, as doing so could spark fires in waste vehicles or recycling facilities.

Stone buildings, including a blue trim café and bar; people dine outside near parked cars under a cloudy sky.

Community vote confirms Coastal Fund awards across Moray

A range of local projects have been selected to receive a share of £133,000 from the Coastal Communities Fund, following a public vote.

Lord Lieutenant of Moray Air Commodore Al Monkman CBE and HM The King at RAF Lossiemouth

Lord Lieutenant of Moray’s Christmas message 2025

Air Commodore Alistair Monkman CBE shared his Christmas message for 2025.

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Festive warning over e-scooters

Moray Council’s Trading Standards team is urging consumers to think carefully before buying e-scooters as a Christmas gift this year.