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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.

A range of local projects have been selected to receive a share of £133,000 from the Coastal Communities Fund, following a public vote.

Air Commodore Alistair Monkman CBE shared his Christmas message for 2025.

Moray Council’s Trading Standards team is urging consumers to think carefully before buying e-scooters as a Christmas gift this year.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Moray Council has been honoured with the Employer Recognition Scheme award from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) for its outstanding support of retained firefighters who also work for the Council. This marks the first time an organisation in the area has received this award.

Pupils at Kinloss Primary have recorded a heartfelt song capturing what it feels like to say goodbye when a friend moves away.