Moray locals encouraged to provide ideas to help shape region's future

MORAY locals are being asked for their ideas to help shape the future of the region.

Moray Council has opened the call for input on the new Local Development Plan 2027.

The plan, alongside the new Regional Spatial Strategy, sets out the long term vision for Moray over the next 10 years and beyond and will shape how land and buildings are used going forward.

The council wants to hear locals' visions for Moray in the future or any idea for a big innovative project.

Ideas on how to make neighbourhoods better are being welcomed as well as ideas on how the region can tackle the climate and nature crisis.

Input on what open spaces should be safeguarded from building and ideas to help support town centres and regenerate used land or buildings are also being welcomed.

The council is also keen to hear ideas which could encourage employment as well as ideas which support rural areas.

Finally, suggestions of what land should be developed over the next 10-20 years are also being welcomed.

Chair of the Planning and Regulatory Services Committee, Cllr David Gordon, said: “This is absolutely the key time to influence council policy on land and building use. We’re throwing this call for ideas out there and relying on the public to respond.

“To help us understand your ideas it’s important to give us a statement with the ‘what, where and why’ of your idea. You can add photos, plans or illustrations that help support and justify your idea.

“I’m really looking forward to seeing the creativity of Moray shine through and people getting involved with this key piece of direction of our policies.”

Ideas must be submitted by Friday June 30 using the online response form.

Full details can be found on Moray Council’s website with community events to be announced soon.

Paper copies of submissions can be sent to: Strategic Planning and Development, Moray Council, Council Office, High Street, Elgin, IV30 1BX.