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"Far too many of the ideas contained in this manifesto were as applicable in 1999 as they are today. Moray Council needs fresh political imperative. We have shown that we are capable of providing that imperative." Cllr John Divers, Leader of the Labour Party on the Moray Council

Cllr John Divers, Leader of the Labour Party on the Moray Council

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Ben Williams raises concerns about councillors’ welfare

Moray Labour councillor Ben Williams has criticised new proposals from Moray Council to have councillors give reasons for their absences. The proposals, which were presented to Moray Council at a meeting on Wednesday, 27th March 2024, mean that councillors will be given the option to publicly disclose reasons for any…

Rhoda Grant introduces Right To Food Bill

Highlands and Islands MSP Rhoda Grant has lodged a Bill with the Scottish Parliament, which…

Ben Williams criticises ‘managed decline’ of Moray Council

A Labour Councillor has criticised the treatment of Moray Council by the Scottish Government as resulting in ‘managed decline’. At Wednesday’s meeting of Moray Council, potential capital proposals were debated, including a reduction in the amount of roads maintenance, and maintenance of school buildings within Moray, owing to funding from…

Labour Councillors meet with Save Our Surgeries group

Moray Labour Councillors held a meeting with the Save Our Surgeries group on Friday morning. Save Our Surgeries is a group which campaigns for greater access to medical care across Hopeman, Burghead, and surrounding villages. Moray Labour councillors Sandy Keith (Elgin North) and Ben Williams (Fochabers Lhanbryde) met with representatives…

Councillors raise concerns about forced labour in solar panel manufacturing

Two Moray Labour Councillors have raised concerns about reports of forced labour in the manufacture of solar panels. At today’s meeting of Moray Council, it was announced that plans are being drawn up for the Council to install solar panels on their buildings. Councillor Ben Williams (Fochabers Lhanbryde) welcomed the…

Councillor welcomes funding for Cloddach Bridge business case

Labour councillor Ben Williams (Fochabers Lhanbryde) has welcomed the decision of Moray Council to fund a business case for the repair of Cloddach Bridge. Following the meeting, Cllr Williams commented: “While I accept the complex and genuine arguments on either side of the debate, I am happy that the decision…

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