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Moray Council confirms Council Tax rates for 2026/27

Moray Council has confirmed its 2026/27 Council Tax after agreeing indicative Council Tax rates until 2028 last year, to assist with more sustainable financial planning.

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Forres Academy relocation approved by Full Council

Moray Council has today (Wednesday 25 February) unanimously approved plans to relocate Forres Academy to a new, purpose-built school near its current site. 

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Moray Council sets Housing budget for 2026/27

Moray Council has agreed its Housing Revenue Account (HRA) budget for 2026/27, confirming investment in council housing, progress on national housing standards, and the second year of its three‑year rent strategy.

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Moray Council sets balanced budget for 2026/27 amid significant financial pressures

Moray Council has agreed its £311.98m budget for 2026/27 and outlined a three-year financial plan that responds to continuing economic uncertainty, rising service costs and increasing demand for support across local communities.

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Speyside High inspection report released

Confident and motivated young people at Speyside High School have been praised by Education Scotland for their positive approach to learning and the pride they take in their school community.

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Moray Flag Letters Patent unveiled at Moray Council HQ

Moray Council has hosted the official unveiling of the Letters Patent for the Moray Flag, marking a significant milestone in the flag’s journey from community competition to formally recognised symbol.

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Council continues to make strong progress on major transformation programme

Moray Council has reported strong progress in delivering its Transformation Strategy, which aims to modernise services, improve efficiency and ensure the council remains financially sustainable in the years ahead. 

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Gaelic names and naming traditions explored in World Gaelic Week talk

A free online talk exploring Gaelic names and naming traditions is to open Moray’s World Gaelic Week celebrations.

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Tickets go on sale for Moray Music Centre Spring Concert

Young musicians from across Moray will come together to celebrate the arrival of spring when Moray Music Centre stages its annual seasonal concert on Saturday 14 March 2026.

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Buckie pupils bring stories to life for care home residents

Buckie Community High School pupils are bringing stories to life for local care home residents through a new intergenerational reading project. 

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Spey Viaduct Listed Building Consent submitted and vegetation clearance works begin

Following the partial collapse of the Garmouth Viaduct, also known as the Spey Viaduct, Moray Council will this week submit an application for Listed Building Consent for the removal of the two failed sections of the bridge.

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Makeover for Moray libraries begins

Moray Council is set to begin a £130,000 programme of refurbishment across several libraries in the coming months, improving library spaces for communities while keeping disruption to a minimum.