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Moray Council has announced that Councillor Amber Dunbar (Elgin City North) has been appointed as the new Depute Leader following Councillor Donald Gatt’s decision to step down from the role to focus on his ward duties.

Two Moray councillors have won top honours at this year’s Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) and CCLA Cllr Awards - the only national awards ceremony dedicated to celebrating the work of councillors across the UK. 

The updates are intended to ensure respectful and constructive engagement between the public and Council staff.

Moray Council has approved the transfer of land at Clovenside Cemetery in Forres, including the car park currently leased by William Purves Funeral Directors Ltd, to Forres Baptist Church, following an extensive public consultation.

Moray Council has published its Annual Procurement Report for 2024/25, highlighting strong performance in delivering savings, supporting local businesses, and creating community benefits despite challenging economic conditions.

Winners of the 2025 Speyside Challenge have been announced, with participants once again walking, wheeling or cycling along the Speyside Way route.  

Moray Council libraries are pleased to announce the addition of two powerful research tools now available to all library members: The British Newspaper Archive and Ancestry Library Edition.

Elgin Academy has partnered with Hadiach Lyceum №1, named after Olena Pchilka in the Poltava region of Ukraine, to share the joy of reading and build friendships between young people in the UK and Ukraine.  

Community Council election results for Moray have been confirmed.

School-aged musicians across Moray are being invited to take part in the fourth annual Moray Young Musicians competition, with entries for the 2026 event now officially open.

A series of workshops, community-led sessions and drop-in events aimed at getting people online are to take place across Moray next week.

People with an interest in outdoor access in Moray are being encouraged to join a local forum that advises on responsible use of the countryside.