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
“Holes” in support grant package could drive firms out of business 22nd April 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnstonhas warned differences between Scotland and the rest of the UK on how financial support is delivered risks... Local News
MSP praises teachers’ efforts 17th April 2020 As many schools stay open for the children of key workers, Shadow Education Minister Jamie Halcro Johnston has praised teaching and support staff for their... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Ross welcomes end of non-essential work on MOD homes in Lossiemouth 16th April 2020 Moray MP Douglas Ross has welcomed confirmation received today from the Ministry of Defence that all non-essential work has been ordered to stop at Lossiemouth... Local NewsWestminster News
Moray Conservatives welcome reinstatement of recycling 15th April 2020 Today, Moray council has reintroduced recycling collections across Moray after facing scrutiny from senior Conservatives over how collections will be undertaken... Local News
MSP welcomes new Coronavirus helpline 15th April 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston has welcomed the launch of a dedicated helpline for people at high risk from coronavirus. The freephone number... Holyrood NewsLocal News
Online library still open as Eagle encourages reading or listening to audiobooks 15th April 2020 With the daily news heavy on COVID-19 local councillor Tim Eagle (Buckie Ward) is keen to show that Moray Libraries are not as shut as they might seem... Local News
Eagle highlights support measures during difficult time 15th April 2020 Both the UK and Scottish Governments have announced several support measures for individuals as the country continues to fight against the effects of COVID-19... Local News
Comment on Scottish Government “U-turn” on Small Business Grant Scheme 15th April 2020 Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston said: “In the face of strong pressure from businesses across Scotland and from my Conservative colleagues, the... Holyrood News
Eagle highlights school meals vouchers as over 400 parents are still out of contact 10th April 2020 Last week the Moray council launched the free school meal voucher system. The scheme enables those families who are entitled to receive free school meals to be... Local News
The Prime Minister's COVID-19 Update in Full 5th November 2020 The Prime Minister spoke to the public on the first day of lockdown on our plans to tackle the coronavirus. Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. National News
Supporting our Economy this Winter: Chancellor's Statement in Full 5th November 2020 The Chancellor's Statement to the House on 5 November 2020, on our plans to support our ecnomy this winter as we tackle the virus. National News
The Prime Minister's Statement on Coronavirus in Full 2nd November 2020 Read the Prime Minister's statement today on coronavirus in full. National News
New National Restrictions in England - Stay at Home. Protect the NHS. Save Lives. 1st November 2020 The second coronavirus peak that we have seen around the world has shown us all that we are going to be dealing with the coronavirus for the long-term. National News
An update from the Prime Minister on our fight against coronavirus 31st October 2020 The Prime Minister has updated the country on our next steps in the fight against coronavirus. National News
Our Further Financial Support for Jobs and Businesses 23rd October 2020 We are announcing a package specifically for those businesses which are not forced to close, but face reduced demand due to additional social distancing... National News