Moray parkland facilities facing major cut-backs

Parkland recreational facilities throughout Moray are to be hit with Councillors agreeing cuts that will save over half a million pounds each year. Proposals, including the closure of the Elgin Nursery and a reduction of the countryside ranger service, were agreed at a full meeting of Moray Council on Wednesday. Total savings from the cuts … Read more

Campaigners to join forces in a ‘March for Moray’

Campaign groups dissatisfied at the decisions of Moray Council are set to join forces in a ‘March for Moray’ through the centre of Elgin. Organisers hope that thousands will turn out and show their support against the planned closure of seven libraries in the region as part of £30million cost-saving measures by the Council – … Read more

Body found in Spey identified as missing Elgin man

Police Scotland officers in Moray have confirmed that a body recovered from the River Spey close to Rothes on Monday was that of missing Elgin man Sandy Gray. Mr Gray went missing after leaving his home in Minefield Avenue on Friday, September 13, sparking a search that involved a Sea King helicopter from RAF Lossiemouth … Read more

‘Poor Impression’ of Council over illegal dumping claim

A member of the ruling administration at Moray Council is expressing concern that council employees do not trust their own managers to investigate allegations of improper conduct. The response from Fochabers/Lhanbryde Councillor Douglas Ross came after an internal inquiry was launched over allegations that a private company was allowed to illegally dump waste at a … Read more

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