Moray Council

Moray Council’s Licensing Committee has moved forward with provisions for short-term let licensing requiring local authorities to introduce a scheme to license people who offer premises on short-term lets. The package approved in Moray includes an application form, guidance, fee proposals

Moray Council is supporting existing local suppliers while welcoming new contractors to tender for upcoming building repair and maintenance contracts. Suppliers should be able to provide planned and/or reactive maintenance works for both council buildings and the council’s housing stock.

Advanced notice of proposals for housing development and a serviced school site as well as a proposed new 450-pupil primary school in Elgin were considered by councillors this week. Springfield Properties has lodged a Proposal of Application Notices (PAN) for phase 3 of a housing deve

Grampian Housing Association has completed the handover of its latest 37 energy-efficient homes for social rent in Forres. Set on the south side of the historic town, these new homes are part of a larger tenure-neutral private development by Springfield Properties and consists of 16 bungalows,

Moray Council has launched a survey to gather information on the housing needs and future aspirations of local households. The survey will allow the council to better understand current housing circumstances and ensure a range of housing options are delivered in future. The results will help plan fo

Osprey Housing Group has recently boosted Moray's housing stock with the addition of ten new homes in the heart of Elgin. The Osprey Housing development in the town’s Alba Place comprises four one-bed cottage apartments and six three-bed villas in a terrace design emulating nearby former mill

Two charities in Moray focussing on poverty and social inclusion have been awarded funding totalling more than £250k from the European Social Fund, administered by Moray Council. Members of the Fairer Moray Forum selected Children 1st and R-evolution for Good to receive £83k and £1

Moray Council has made progress in some important areas to address financial stability and having plans in place to tackle poor performing services, although challenges remain as it seeks to deliver strategic change, the Accounts Commission has said.

Plans for 53 homes at Glassgreen in Elgin have been approved.

Brownfield sites in Moray are to be assessed against criteria so that redevelopment of them can be prioritised.

Tenants living in Moray Council-owned homes are increasingly satisfied with housing services, according to the latest tenant survey.

Moray Council has published a long-term expansion plan for Buckie South, which includes 600 houses, and is now open for public consultation.

Members of Moray Council’s Planning and Regulatory Services Committee have approved six draft Town Centre Improvement Plans for public consultation, supporting the regeneration of town centres across Moray.

Investment of more than £100 million in Moray over the next decade was endorsed yesterday with the official signing of the Moray Growth Deal. It signals confidence from both the UK and Scottish governments in plans to drive innovation and growth in the region, with projects within the Deal des

New financial assistance from the Scottish Government to access food, fuel and other essentials will be available to Moray residents from 5 January to 31 March 2022, as a one-off payment.