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Woodland improvement work is due to start at Elgin Oakwood later this month as part of efforts to protect and enhance one of Moray's most important natural habitats.

The building that is now Anderson's Primary School is celebrating its centenary this year.

A major milestone has been reached for the new £88.6 million Forres Academy today (15 September), as pupils officially cut the turf at the site of their future school.

Continued tree maintenance works are set to take place across a number of parks and woodland sites in Moray from September 2026, following a recent tree condition survey that identified priority works to help keep these areas safe and healthy for residents and visitors.

A new partnership approach aimed at supporting the future enhancement and long-term sustainability of Grant Park in Forres has been approved by Moray Council's Corporate Committee.

Following a planned review of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, Moray Council's Returning Officer notified the Electoral Commission that two items of paperwork from a polling station could not be located following the election and count.

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.