Home   Authors   Author

Hazel Lawson Local Democracy Reporter


Could controls on short-term holiday lets allow local folk to find homes?

19 December 2024
Could controls on short-term holiday lets allow local folk to find homes?

Could controls on short-term holiday lets allow local folk to find homes?

19 December 2024

Moray may follow the Highlands and Edinburgh


Costly public inquiry could be sparked by council’s wind farm objection

17 December 2024
Costly public inquiry could be sparked by council’s wind farm objection

Costly public inquiry could be sparked by council’s wind farm objection

17 December 2024

‘We have to stick by our principles.’


‘Bitterly disappointing’ response from government minister about gulls

29 November 2024
‘Bitterly disappointing’ response from government minister about gulls

‘Bitterly disappointing’ response from government minister about gulls

29 November 2024

NatureScot a ‘bureaucracy beyond control’, says Elgin councillor


Permission given for 175 new homes in Buckie

27 November 2024
Permission given for 175 new homes in Buckie

Permission given for 175 new homes in Buckie

27 November 2024

Barhill Road development gets go-ahead.


No Moray secondary school has a fully-staffed maths department

27 November 2024
No Moray secondary school has a fully-staffed maths department

No Moray secondary school has a fully-staffed maths department

27 November 2024

Lack of specialist teachers harming results, admits education chief.


Tenants ‘have had enough’ – Call for councillors to think carefully as housing rent rises loom

24 November 2024
Tenants ‘have had enough’ – Call for councillors to think carefully as housing rent rises loom

Tenants ‘have had enough’ – Call for councillors to think carefully as housing rent rises loom

24 November 2024

Council launches consultation on proposed rises.


Damp and mould a problem in a quarter of Moray Council homes

22 November 2024
Damp and mould a problem in a quarter of Moray Council homes

Damp and mould a problem in a quarter of Moray Council homes

22 November 2024

Market research company contacted 1500 tenants.


St Giles said to owe £750k in unpaid rates

13 November 2024
St Giles said to owe £750k in unpaid rates

St Giles said to owe £750k in unpaid rates

13 November 2024

‘The significant sum of arrears must be pursued’, says Moray Council.


‘We may be worse off now than had the A96 dualling scheme never been started’

05 November 2024
‘We may be worse off now than had the A96 dualling scheme never been started’

‘We may be worse off now than had the A96 dualling scheme never been started’

05 November 2024

Civil engineer talks about long-awaited road building project.


‘Only Labour stood shoulder to shoulder with us’

04 November 2024
‘Only Labour stood shoulder to shoulder with us’

‘Only Labour stood shoulder to shoulder with us’

04 November 2024

By-election candidate explains why she’s standing on Thursday.


‘Too many people feel Moray Council isn’t working for them’

04 November 2024
‘Too many people feel Moray Council isn’t working for them’

‘Too many people feel Moray Council isn’t working for them’

04 November 2024

SNP candidate Laura Mitchell explains why she’s standing on Thursday.


‘I’m offering a common sense approach’, says by-election candidate

04 November 2024
‘I’m offering a common sense approach’, says by-election candidate

‘I’m offering a common sense approach’, says by-election candidate

04 November 2024

Elaine Kirby is contesting Elgin South for the Conservatives.


‘I’m fed up of Moray Council making the news for the wrong reasons’

04 November 2024
‘I’m fed up of Moray Council making the news for the wrong reasons’

‘I’m fed up of Moray Council making the news for the wrong reasons’

04 November 2024

Lib Dem candidate explains decision to stand.


House building plans for Elgin

17 October 2024
House building plans for Elgin

House building plans for Elgin

17 October 2024

Development proposals to be discussed next week.


Like or hate them? Survey asking your views on Elgin’s gulls

09 October 2024
Like or hate them? Survey asking your views on Elgin’s gulls

Like or hate them? Survey asking your views on Elgin’s gulls

09 October 2024

The public are being asked their thoughts about the birds.


Winter fuel payment cuts will hit this region’s pensioners harder

27 September 2024
Winter fuel payment cuts will hit this region’s pensioners harder

Winter fuel payment cuts will hit this region’s pensioners harder

27 September 2024

Benefit cut would see local OAPs facing greater hardship than most.


Change rules to rid town of gull ‘menace’, urge councillors

23 September 2024
Change rules to rid town of gull ‘menace’, urge councillors

Change rules to rid town of gull ‘menace’, urge councillors

23 September 2024

Call for Scottish Government to intervene to help combat bird numbers.


Hunt for designated traveller site amid concerns over ‘unauthorised’ stays

11 September 2024
Hunt for designated traveller site amid concerns over ‘unauthorised’ stays

Hunt for designated traveller site amid concerns over ‘unauthorised’ stays

11 September 2024

Travellers have camped without permission five times recently.


CCTV fitted in park following series of ‘absolutely mindless’ vandal attacks

29 August 2024
CCTV fitted in park following series of ‘absolutely mindless’ vandal attacks

CCTV fitted in park following series of ‘absolutely mindless’ vandal attacks

29 August 2024

Anger after damage costing thousands caused at park.


Doubts cast on £1.5m funding to build replacement bridge

27 August 2024
Doubts cast on £1.5m funding to build replacement bridge

Doubts cast on £1.5m funding to build replacement bridge

27 August 2024

Labour yet to commit to previous Tory government’s pledge to help replace structure.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More