Moray

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] The Scottish Parliament’s Local Government and Communities Committee is looking for views on the long-term financial sustainability of local government to feed into its pre-budget work. In its “call for evidence”, published in full on https://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/112320.aspx, the Committee states: “Local authorities deliver a range of services, some of … Read more

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Foraging Fortnight, a brand-new festival taking place across five diverse regions of Scotland this autumn, has been announced. From coastal exploration to herbal wellness, wild food feasts to fireside evenings and topical talks, Foraging Fortnight will allow people to explore Scotland’s natural places and increase their knowledge of … Read more

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] The community of Lossiemouth has been invited to rally behind calls to save, or indeed replace, the iconic East Beach Bridge, which was closed for safety reasons last week. Lossiemouth Community Development Trust, Lossiemouth Community Council, and Lossiemouth Business Association have invited the community to an open meeting … Read more

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Following an approach by the Army Welfare Services at Kinloss Barracks, Outfit Moray successfully bid for a grant from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to take mixed groups of young people from local and armed services families on outdoor adventures. These activities are aimed at helping facilitate … Read more

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Moray Council has explained the process which led to the decision to close the East Beach footbridge in Lossiemouth, first reported on insideMORAY on Wednesday afternoon, and confirms it will remain closed until such time as it is made safe. A visual inspection of the bridge took place … Read more

[responsivevoice_button voice=”UK English Male” buttontext=”Listen to Post”] Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), which is the Scottish Government’s adviser on all aspects of nature and landscape across Scotland, launched a 12-week consultation about what it calls ‘the control of wild birds’ last week. The consultation covers circumstances when wild birds can be ‘controlled’ under General Licence. SNH’s … Read more