Moray Council announces changes to services ahead of tier 4 lockdown

Moray Council has announced some changes to services in light of the Scottish Government's decision to bring in a tier 4 lockdown from Boxing Day.

There will be no impact on bin collections, recycling centres, public toilets and gritting.

Only essential repairs and maintenance will be carried out.

The smoke and fire alarm, and heating replacement programme will be suspended until further notice. Contractors will contact tenants directly to cancel appointments already made.

This will be kept under regular review to reflect the latest Scottish Government guidance.

School Streets

The start of the School Streets project, which will see roads around Seafield and New Elgin primaries closed to traffic at peak times, is being postponed. It was due to begin on January 5, but with the phased return to schools this will be delayed. It's hoped a new date can be confirmed early in 2021.

Indoor and outdoor sport and leisure facilities will not re-open as planned after the Christmas break. It's hoped they will be able to re-open in mid-January, however arrangements will be confirmed as early in the New Year as possible.

Given the anticipated re-opening date, Moray Council isn't freezing FitLife? direct debit membership payments for January, but will keep further payments under review based on Scottish Government guidance and restrictions.

No indoor or outdoor lets will be permitted during this time, as no contact sports are allowed outdoors in Level 4.

Aberlour, Buckie, Elgin, Forres, Keith, Lossiemouth and Tomintoul libraries will re-open from January 5 for order and collect only. No other services will be available at any Moray Council library. You can order by phoning 01343 562600 or ordering online.

The mobile library will be back on the road from January 11.

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