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Moray Council has made significant progress in improving how it responds to damp, mould and condensation in council homes as it prepares for new Scottish legislation coming into force on 6 October 2026.

Moray Council has renewed its commitment to delivering safe, high-quality housing services by approving its annual Assurance Statement for submission to the Scottish Housing Regulator.

Moray Council tenants have helped shape a series of updated housing policies aimed at keeping neighbourhoods safe, well maintained and responsive to residents’ needs following a six-week consultation. 

Moray Council is continuing to invest in improving the quality, energy efficiency and safety of its housing stock, with more than £4.6 million spent on housing improvements and maintenance during the first quarter of 2026/27.

Moray Council has raised the Emergency Services Day flag above its headquarters in Elgin to observe the annual national day of recognition for those who serve and volunteer across the UK's emergency services.

A new roadmap aimed at helping more people develop skills, access local job opportunities and build careers in Moray has been endorsed by Moray Council's Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee.

Almost 1,000 people across Moray received employability support through the Moray Pathways Local Employability Partnership during 2025/26, helping hundreds of residents move closer to work, education and training.

Moray Council's Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee has agreed to continue working with the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) to identify solutions to improve fish passage in local watercourses, while being clear about the significant financial challenges involved.

Moray Council is set to invest an additional £925,000 of Scottish Government funding in flood protection and resilience projects across Moray, helping communities prepare for future flooding and coastal erosion risks.

Moray Council is set to introduce a new policy that will help residents without off-street parking charge electric vehicles safely at home, one of the first councils in Scotland to do so.

We have now received confirmation that the small fire at Keith Grammar School on Friday evening was caused by a tumble dryer in the Home Economics department.

We can confirm a fire broke out at Keith Grammar School on the evening of Friday 4 September.