Moray

Following planning approval for the Hillside Farm masterplan in Dufftown, a public consultation has now launched on the proposals to help shape the future of the area.

Balfour Beatty has been awarded an £83 million contract by Hub North Scotland to construct the new Forres Academy school on behalf of Moray Council.

Following planning approval and listed building consent for the refurbishment and new extensions at Grant Lodge, the historic Elgin landmark moves one step closer to the next chapter in its story. 

The delivery of the new Forres Academy has taken two major steps forward, with Moray Council confirming plans for early mobilisation works and receiving Court of Session approval to use part of Roysvale Park to support construction.

The UK government has approved Elgin’s 10-year Pride in Place plan following selection for £20 million of funding in 2023.  

The ground has officially been broken on the first phase of the Bilbohall affordable housing development in Elgin. 

Moray Council has approved plans for an on-site bistro at Coleburn Distillery in Longmorn, Elgin, marking a significant milestone in the site’s wider master plan to create a world-class whisky and hospitality resort.

Moray Council is inviting local contractors to tender for a wide range of building maintenance work to support the council’s in-house Building Services team over the next four years.

Vehicle access to Lea Bridge between Gordon Street and Invererne Road in Forres is to be permanently closed following the results of a recent structural assessment.

Moray Council has set out the latest progress on its Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES), outlining the actions taken over the past year to reduce carbon emissions from buildings, improve energy efficiency and support communities through the transition to low carbon heating. The 2026 u

Moray Council has approved its updated Developer Obligations Planning Guidance to reflect changes in national planning policy.

Moray Council has agreed a number of updates to the Elgin Levelling Up Fund programme to ensure projects can be delivered on time and provide the greatest benefit for the local area.

Moray Council has agreed the next steps to take forward the Buckie Harbour Masterplan, marking an important milestone in the project to expand and modernise the harbour for future economic growth.

Moray Council has unanimously approved plans to relocate Forres Academy to a new, purpose-built school near its current site.

Plans to bring Elgin’s historic Grant Lodge back into public use have taken an important step forward thanks to new support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Moray Council has been awarded £212,427 to develop detailed proposals for the building, which has been empty for more than