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Moray Council to revise management rules for cemeteries and burial grounds

Following consultation with funeral directors and memorial masons, Moray Council’s Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee approved revisions to cemetery and burial ground management rules at its meeting on Tuesday 5 September.

Tourists flock to Moray sites and landmarks like the 18th century Scalan Seminary and Mill Buildings at Braes of Glenlivit, which were used to secretly train priests when Catholicism was illegal in Scotland. Image: Scottish Civic Trust.

Moray Council supports the concept of a Local Visitor Levy

Moray Council’s Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee has this week (Tuesday 5 September) agreed with the principle of raising funds through a local visitor levy.

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Moray sees increase in education and employment participation amongst young adults

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) has published the 2023 Annual Participation Measure, which provides a picture of the education, employment and training activity of Scotland’s 16-19 year olds between 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023.

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Moray Council celebrates success story of adult learner

An adult learner from Moray who battled against the odds to return to education has been shortlisted for the Adult Learners’ Week (ALW) awards in Glasgow.

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Summer reading in Moray soars

Moray Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge was a roaring success in 2023 with over 1,000 young people taking part, the highest number to sign-up since 2018.

The Red Ensign is flying over Moray Council's HQ in Elgin to mark Merchant Navy Day.

Moray Council flies Red Ensign flag to mark Merchant Navy Day

The Red Ensign is flying over Moray Council’s HQ in Elgin to mark Merchant Navy Day.

A group of people wearing a mix of smart business attire and casual clothing stand chatting in an outdoor area holding cups of coffee from a vending machine. A woman wearing a grey shawl, jeans, and green pullover is smiling as she chats to another woman at the forefront of the image.

Moray businesses can ‘meet the buyer’ at procurement event

Moray businesses are being invited to ‘meet the buyer’ at the north of Scotland’s largest free procurement event.

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September author sessions bring crime, Culloden and clearances

Moray Libraries are delighted to be working with local booksellers to host a trio of author events in September.

A view across the Speyside Way.

Moray Council sets walkers and cyclists the Speyside Challenge in September

The aim of the challenge is to log the most journeys, or the most distance covered, by foot or bike, on the popular Speyside Way route, along an upgraded section between Craigellachie and Cragganmore.

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New m.connect bus service officially launched in Moray

Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing, Economy, Fair Work and Energy, Neil Gray MSP, has officially launched Moray’s newest bus service, m.connect.

Two mill buildings sit in an open landscape against the backdrop of a low brown hill, a pale blue sky. A slim stream meanders past.

Moray sites and landmarks taking part in Doors Open Day 2023

Iconic sites and landmarks across Moray are taking part in Doors Open Day on Saturday 23 September.

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Keith locals asked for views on green energy developments

Moray Council is consulting on a draft development framework for green energy and infrastructure developments in the Keith area.