News

The notice of election for the Moray constituency for the Scottish Parliament Election has now been published, formally starting the process.

Moray Council is confirming that all schools are due to open as normal next week.

Moray Council has approved a new housing policy designed to strengthen support for people affected by domestic abuse.

Moray Council has approved its updated Common Repairs Policy following a meeting of the Housing and Community Safety Committee today (Thursday 12 March).

Moray Council has approved its Local Housing Strategy for 2025–2030, setting out how the council and its partners will tackle housing challenges across the area. 

Moray Council has confirmed all primary and secondary schools will be closed to pupils on Thursday 19 March and possibly Wednesday 25 March, due to potential industrial action by the EIS teaching union.

Vehicle access to Lea Bridge between Gordon Street and Invererne Road, in Forres will be permanently closed following the results of a recent structural assessment.

Moray Council has agreed its programme of flood risk management and bridge maintenance works for 2026/27, focusing on keeping communities safe, maintaining essential travel routes and strengthening resilience after recent severe weather.

Moray Council’s Environmental Protection Service has outlined its priorities and investment plans for the year ahead, focusing on essential services that keep communities clean, safe and well maintained.

Moray Council’s Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee on 10 March 2026 approved a £6.8 million programme of transport investment for 2026/27, supporting public transport, road safety, active travel and essential traffic management across the region.

Moray Council has set out the latest progress on its Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES), outlining the actions taken over the past year to reduce carbon emissions from buildings, improve energy efficiency and support communities through the transition to low carbon heating.

Moray Council has reported a 7.7% reduction in its carbon emissions over the past year, marking strong progress in its Routemap to Net Zero and Climate Change Plan for 2024/25.