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Moray Council’s priorities for £6.8m transportation budget for 2026/27

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.

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Moray Council publishes 2026 update on Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy

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.

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Moray Council reports over 7% cut in carbon emissions

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.

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Update to Burial and Cremation Legislation to improve public safety in Moray cemeteries

Moray Council is preparing for new national requirements under the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016, which came into force from 1 March 2026.

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Moray Council sets out priorities for roads maintenance as roads ranked fifth best in Scotland

Moray Council has outlined its priorities for maintaining and improving the area’s road network, confirming how funds will be allocated in 2026/27 and highlighting the latest condition of local roads.

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Moray Council Libraries announce new opening hours

Moray Council has announced updated opening hours across its library network from 30 March 2026, supporting a more sustainable service for local communities.

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Funded building condition surveys offered to traditional properties in Forres Conservation Area

Owners of traditional properties in the Forres Conservation Area are being invited to register their interest in a funded Building Health Check survey as part of the Forres Conservation and Heritage Scheme (FCHS).

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Forres public space proposals unveiled at community drop-in event

Residents and businesses are being invited to help shape proposals to enhance four key public spaces in Forres at an upcoming community drop-in event.

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Moray Council approves updated Developer Obligations Planning Guidance

Moray Council has approved its updated Developer Obligations Planning Guidance, at a meeting of the Planning and Regulatory Services Committee today (Thursday 5 March). 

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Innovative collaboration launched to tackle empty homes in Moray

Moray Council has launched an innovative collaboration to help tackle the problem of long-term empty homes across Moray. 

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Free period product scheme expands to 147 Moray locations

Free period products are now available at 147 locations across Moray after a major expansion of the council’s PeriodPlus service, further meeting its duties under the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act 2021. 

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Early learning and childcare parent consultation results published

Moray Council has published the results of its Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) parent survey, carried out in September and October 2025.