Council leader urges local people to "make their voices heard" on library consultation Tuesday, 26 November, 2024 Moray Council leader Kathleen Robertson is urging local people to “make their voices” heard over the future of library services across the region. The Conservative councillor has highlighted that a current consultation on how library services will be delivered going forward will finish on Sunday 1 December. The proposals have been drawn up by council officers, rather than the Conservative... Local News
Burghead harbour shelter committee hit with £450 tax bill 4th January 2021 Volunteers who raised funds to set up the Burghead harbour shelter have been hit with a tax bill by Moray Council running to hundreds of pounds. Local MP... Local News
Potential for £2million business rates windfall as major retailers offer to pay back government support 16th December 2020 The Conservative group on Moray Council have raised the query that government support being paid back by major retailers such as supermarkets could be given to... Local News
Ross welcomes news that UK is first country in world to approve Covid vaccine 2nd December 2020 Moray MP Douglas Ross has welcomed news that the UK has become the first country in the world to approve the Pfizer/BioNTech Coronavirus vaccine for widespread... Westminster News
Bridges back in the spotlight as concerns raised over Cloddach 2nd December 2020 Cllr Tim Eagle - The Scottish Conservative candidate for the Holyrood elections in 2021 has raised concerns over the current condition of Cloddach Bridge... Local News
Disappointment as bid to remove charges for ‘vital’ toilets fails 2nd December 2020 Conservatives in Moray have expressed frustration that maintenance charges on toilets that provide basic human dignity will continue despite Conservatives... Local News
Replacement bus service for Forres proving “extremely popular” 30th November 2020 A local bus service in Forres that was reinstated after a local campaign has proved to be “extremely popular”, according to a review by Moray Council. Moray MP... Local News
SNP government has ‘failed’ to recruit enough staff to certify fishing catches 26th November 2020 Moray MP Douglas Ross has urged the SNP government to provide funding to local councils in coastal areas to ensure there are enough environmental officers to... Holyrood NewsLocal NewsWestminster News
Chancellor announces plans to fast-track Moray Growth Deal 25th November 2020 Moray Conservatives have welcomed an announcement from the Chancellor that the Moray Growth Deal will be fast-tracked. In his Spending Review speech today... Westminster News
Eagle praises strength of the Union as Chancellor announces huge spending plans that will help every corner of Scotland 25th November 2020 Following the spending review announced today by the UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak, leader of the Conservative Councillor group and Conservative candidate for the... Local News
How our Bounce Back Loans will boost small businesses affected by coronavirus 28th April 2020 Small businesses will benefit from a new fast-track finance scheme providing loans with a 100% government-backed guarantee for lenders, the Chancellor announced... National News
Boris Johnson: If we keep going, we will beat coronavirus together 27th April 2020 The Prime Minister has returned to Downing Street to lead the country in tackling coronavirus. He lays out the five tests for when we are moving to phase two of... National News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
