Ross welcomes Home Office confirmation over future use of Eight Acres Hotel Friday, 29 March, 2024 Moray MP Douglas Ross has welcomed confirmation from the Home Office that the Eight Acres hotel in Elgin will no longer be used to house asylum seekers. The contract is set to cease as of July this year, with residents notified a minimum of five days in advance and relocated in line with the Home Office’s contractual arrangements. They aim to complete all relocations in advance of the contract... Local News
Home Secretary agrees to meet Moray MP to discuss Matt Freeman case 8th February 2021 Home Secretary Priti Patel has agreed to meet Moray MP Douglas Ross to discuss the case of a constituent facing deportation to his native China. Matt Freeman... Westminster News
Temporary reprieve for blue badge holders due to application backlog 5th February 2021 Parking attendants are giving blue badge holders in Moray a reprieve in cases where the badges have expired – due to a backlog in the system for renewals. The... Local News
Legislation on short-term lets will ‘penalise’ B&Bs and self-caterers in Moray 4th February 2021 The SNP has been accused of rushing through legislation on short-term lets that will “penalise” B&Bs and self-caterers in areas like Moray. Local MP Douglas... Local News
Ross welcomes resumption of gas supply in Keith and Huntly 3rd February 2021 Moray MP Douglas Ross has welcomed news that SGN has restored gas supplies in the Keith and Huntly areas, with staff visiting vulnerable people to help... Local News
Ross contacts gas suppliers following outage in Keith and Huntly 2nd February 2021 Moray MP Douglas Ross has contacted SGN on behalf of constituents in Keith that have been left without a gas supply due to an outage today (Tuesday). Residents... Local News
SNP fails to pass on Budget funding increase to local councils 1st February 2021 The SNP’s draft Budget fails to pass on an uplift in funding from the UK Government on to local councils like Moray, local MP Douglas Ross has said. Finance... Local News
Government must ensure self-catering firms have access to Covid funds 31st January 2021 Douglas Ross has urged the Scottish Government to ensure self-catering and B&B operators are given the funds needed to get through the Coronavirus pandemic. The... Local News
Upgrades to gas network near Forres to go ahead during lockdown 28th January 2021 Moray MP Douglas Ross has welcomed news that SGN will be carrying out “safety critical” upgrades to the local gas network near Forres in February and March... Local News
