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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Elgin Library to host first ever Gaelic Bookbug Session

Elgin Library is to host its first ever Gaelic Bookbug Session later this month.

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Moray Council approves transformation of libraries, learning centres and heritage service

Moray Council has today (Wednesday 3 December) agreed a new operating model for its Libraries, Learning Centres and Heritage Service, ensuring all 11 library branches remain open while delivering a fairer, more sustainable service for communities across Moray.

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Moray Council launches major project to reduce staff absence

Moray Council is taking decisive action to address high levels of staff sickness absence recently highlighted to committees.

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Moray Council changes how Councillor expenses are published online for greater transparency and accountability

Moray Council has agreed to introduce a new system for publishing the details of elected members’ expenses online, both modernising the process and making it easier for the public to see how funds are being used.

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Moray Council approves increase to community council administration grants

Moray Council has agreed to increase the annual administration grant for Community Councils for the first time since 2010, helping local groups meet rising costs and continue their vital role in representing communities.

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New community councillor search continues in Moray

Nominations will re-open for two of Moray’s community councils on Monday 5 January 2026.  Nomination forms can be submitted from 6 January 2026.