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
Housebuilder and council to repair local roads damaged by HGVs 25th January 2021 Moray Council and housebuilder Springfield Properties have agreed to carry out repairs to damaged unclassified roads in the Rafford area after an intervention... Local News
Ambulance bosses confirm progress made on vaccinations for Moray staff 22nd January 2021 The Scottish Ambulance Service has confirmed it is on the way to vaccinating all paramedics in the Moray area after local MP Douglas Ross raised concerns about... Local News
Action from MP as residents face flooded and icy roads on Foths Bridge detour 22nd January 2021 Moray MP Douglas Ross has acted on complaints from residents who say that detour routes to avoid a bridge closure are prone to flooding and not gritted often... Local News
Ross urges government to reconsider ‘unfair’ snub to self-catering firms 19th January 2021 Moray MP Douglas Ross has urged Scottish Ministers to reconsider an “unfair” decision to exclude self-catering businesses from top-up grants made available to... Local News
Court win for Moray businesses refused insurance claims during lockdown 19th January 2021 Businesses in Moray that were refused insurance cover for losses during the Covid-19 lockdown are now in line for payouts after a Supreme Court ruling in their... Local News
Ross welcomes confirmation of financial compensation for seafood sector 18th January 2021 Moray MP Douglas Ross has welcomed a commitment from the Prime Minister to provide £23million in support for businesses in the seafood sector affected by recent... Westminster News
Confusion over Scottish Government Covid grant system 17th January 2021 The provision of Scottish Government Covid support grants to businesses in Moray is “mired in confusion”, Scottish Conservative politicians have said. Moray... Local News
Governments urged to work together on seafood export delays and provide compensation 14th January 2021 Moray MP Douglas Ross has urged UK Ministers to work with the Scottish Government to resolve issues with seafood exports and provide “vital” compensation for... Local News
