Benefit claims in Moray rose 13% this January, with notable increases among young adults and over-50s post holidays. Moray Benefit Claims Rise in January Revealing Increasing Trend Benefit claims went up after the holidays, the DWP said. Moray Council saw more people claim benefits this January. 1,390 people claimed benefits, up 13 percent from last…
Moray Council may raise council tax by 26% in three years to address funding gaps and balance the budget. Moray Council Tax Could Rise 26 Percent in Three Years, Reports Say Council tax may increase by £350 next year. New budget plans reveal potential tax hikes. Moray Council considers a ten percent rise and The…
Proposed changes to Moray nurseries regarding hours and staffing face criticism over potential impact on staff and families. Moray Council Early Learning Changes Spark Concerns and Staff Anxiety The local council wants feedback on nursery and primary schools. They are thinking about making some changes. Moray Council asked parents what they thought about nursery and…
Moray Council saves libraries from closure. Some may move to schools, buildings could be sold. Hours to stay consistent. Moray Libraries Saved But Moves to Schools Are Possible Moray Council decided to keep libraries open. They might move some libraries into schools. The council could sell library buildings later. A meeting was held to discuss…
Council Leader Kathleen Robertson discusses councillor pay rises. She says a large rise seems like a lot after new rules. Moray Council Leader Explains Councillor Pay Rises After New Rules The Moray Council Leader spoke about her pay. She said a big pay rise seems like a lot, but new Scottish rules made things fairer.…
Moray Council plans to increase service charges before the budget. Prices may rise for weddings, school meals, and bin uplifts. Moray Council Considers Raising Service Charges Across the Region Moray Council plans some service charge and policy changes. They will make these changes before this year’s budget, meaning some prices might increase for certain services.…
Junners Toy Shop, vacant since 2016, is being demolished as part of the Moray Growth Deal’s redevelopment project. Elgin Landmark Junners Toy Shop Demolition Underway on South Street Hey, guess what’s happening in Elgin? They started tearing down that old Junners Toy Shop! Remember it? It shut down years ago. It has been empty for…
Complaints filed against a councillor after an investigation cleared her over comments about the “Save Our Surgeries” group. Moray Council Receives Complaints From Surgery Campaigners Health campaigners filed complaints about a councillor after an investigation cleared her. The “Save Our Surgeries” group is upset and disagrees with the investigation’s results. The investigation involved Councillor Tracy…
A Moray Council meeting revealed Police Scotland might investigate St Giles Centre debts. A private review will assess unpaid bills. Police Scotland May Probe St Giles Centre Debts, Council Hears The St Giles Centre had unpaid bills. A police investigation may be needed. Council members voted to review a report privately. It covers how Moray…
Forres House Community Centre users rally against potential Moray Council closure amid cost-cutting measures. Community Groups Fight Forres House Centre Closure by Moray Council Hey, guess what’s happening in Forres? They might close Forres House Community Centre! This news made people upset, big time. Lots of people are talking about it online. A petition against…