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News - January 2024

31st January 2024 - RAAC recovery update for Forres Academy

With the discovery of RAAC in Forres Academy in July 2023, and following further advice from structural engineers in mid-September, a phased plan of works was developed and agreed by Moray Council’s Property and Education teams and Forres Academy’s Senior Leadership Team, with the aim of recovering teaching space as soon as possible while ensuring continuity of education.

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30th January 2024 - Long-term empty properties relief updated in Moray

Moray Council has updated its local policy on relief from the levy of the 100% Additional Council Tax Charge to incentivise owners to bring empty properties back into use.

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30th January 2024 - Moray Council adds support for staff impacted by pregnancy loss

Moray Council has amended its employment policy to include pregnancy loss in special leave arrangements.

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30th January 2024 - Moray Council introduces 100% additional council tax premium on second homes

Moray Council’s Corporate Committee has today (Tues 30 January 2024) used new powers to introduce a 100% council tax premium on second homes.

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30th January 2024 - Moray Council reprioritising welfare funds for those most in need

Moray Council is introducing an increased level of prioritisation of welfare grants to ensure those with the highest rating of need are supported.

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30th January 2024 - New eligibility criteria for voluntary and community rent rebates in Moray

Voluntary and community bodies (VCOs) in Moray that lease property from the Council will now need to meet additional eligibility criteria to apply for a rent rebate.

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