Councillors slam flaws in Moray schools review

Opposition Councillors in Moray say they have “serious concerns” over the manner in which a major review of the region’s school estate is being conducted. Moray Council announced last week that a review of all schools would be undertaken by consultants as the local authority seeks to find savings of up to £30million in the … Read more

Equalities Commissioner to consider Moray Libraries closures in October

The main opposition group at Moray Council has received an assurance from the Equalities Commissioner that their complaint over the planned closure of seven Moray libraries will be heard next month. Moray Council’s decision to close the libraries came against legal advice and the recommendations of an Equalities Impact Assessment, prompting the SNP group to … Read more

More help with debt problems available from Moray Council

People in Moray who are facing difficulties with debt could get greater support from Moray Council’s money advice service as a result of changes introduced by the Scottish Government. The changes, which are being promoted through a new website, points people in the direction of approved financial advisers.  In Moray that is the Council’s own … Read more

Children’s Laureate attacks government failure to protect libraries

The government’s failure to protect libraries throughout the UK from closure has been strongly criticised by newly appointed Children’s Laureate, author Malorie Blackman. Ms Blackman has spoken out as local authorities throughout the UK target local library services for closure against a backdrop of severe cuts in their finances imposed by the coalition UK government. … Read more