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Moray Council marks International Workers’ Memorial Day

Flags have been lowered at Moray Council’s headquarters in Elgin, to mark International Workers' Memorial Day.

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Statement from Moray Council Civic Leader marking the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

Moray Council will lower flags above HQ to half-mast on Saturday to mark the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.

A photo of former footballer Zander Murray delivering a talk.

Trailblazing footballer to hold public talks in Moray on homophobia in sport

A trailblazing Scottish footballer is giving two public talks in Elgin on Wednesday 7 May, exploring the issue of homophobia in sport.

A photo of the book Gaelic place-names of Moray, on a bed of grass. The author is Iain Taylor, and it is edited by Dr Jacob King.

Free book charts Gaelic history of Moray’s place names

A fascinating guide revealing the Gaelic origins of Moray’s place names is being made available for free at venues across the region.

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Consultation launches on overnight stays for campervans and motorhomes visiting Moray

Moray Council has launched a consultation on proposals to formally manage overnight stays for campervans and motorhomes at designated council-owned locations.

A traditional town hall building in yellow sandstone with a fountain dominates the image which is of a High Street where people are walking.

Elgin BID renewal ballot unsuccessful

The Elgin Business Improvement District (BID) renewal ballot has not secured enough support, meaning the BID will not continue beyond its current term.

Common Good Car Park land

Eight week public consultation on proposed disposal of common good land in Forres

Moray Council is inviting the local community to take part in an eight week consultation on the proposed disposal of land at Clovenside Cemetery, Forres.

St Giles Centre, Elgin

Business Support Grant helps former St Giles Centre businesses

Several businesses previously based in the St Giles Centre have successfully relocated to new premises across Elgin, supported by Moray Council’s Business Support Grant.

Rosie the tobacco dog

Tobacco dog on duty in Moray

Enforcement officers from Moray Council’s Trading Standards department recently teamed up with tobacco search dog ‘Rosie’ and her handler, to visit a number of Moray businesses to check for illicit tobacco being sold from them.

Cooper Park pond - drone image

Planning application submitted for Cooper Park redevelopment

Moray Council has submitted a planning application to repurpose the toilet block in Cooper Park, as part of the wider regeneration project funded by £18.3m from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund.

Keith Astro turf

Keith’s 3G pitch open for bookings following refurbishment

Keith’s artificial turf pitch is open for bookings following its £200,000 refurbishment.

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Dallachy recycling centre closing on Saturdays

Moray Council has advised that Dallachy recycling centre at Spey Bay will be closed on Saturdays starting from 3 May 2025.