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A radical approach to Moray’s school estate could see the creation of several ‘campus’ school groups caring for children’s education from pre-school to secondary. The results of an extensive review carried out by independent consultants are being revealed by Moray Council today with the general public now being asked to engage with the local authority … Read more
An inspection report has praised Moray College UHI for its ‘purposeful and effective leadership’ – but warned that a lower than the national average pass rate required action. Education Scotland carried out an external review of the Moray facility in November. In their report this week the highlighted a pass rate for students in full … Read more
Council cuts are posing a serious threat to attempts by a Moray town to retain its nationwide reputation as a leader in floral presentations. Forres in Bloom have been behind a number of national awards in the town for many years, however, the group say that recent budget reductions by Moray Council are seriously threatening … Read more
Councillors have taken a unanimous decision that has handed a historic Forres building into the hands of the local community. The A-listed Tolbooth on Forres High Street was built in 1838 and was at one time the local police station complete with prison cells with an exercise yard to the rear. When it was declared … Read more
A flood of wind turbine applications could be anticipated in Moray following the development of a new radar system for the RAF that would end their objections to planning applications. Until now one of the main reasons used by Moray Councillors to reject planning applications for the turbines has been the effect they can have … Read more
Moray’s only Credit Union is set to extend from its Forres roots its members learned at their 19th Annual General Meeting last week. The Forres Area Credit Union’s members learned of a “very good operating year” despite difficult trading conditions with low interest on bank deposits and a squeeze on members’ incomes. Financial Director Linda … Read more