Forres Local 
Moray’s MSP has backed the Save Our Salons campaign which aims to help hairdressers, barbers and beauty salons stay in business when lockdown is lifted. Richard Lochhead written to UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak ahead of the UK Government’s budget on 3 March calling for a cut in VAT for hair and beauty salons. The campign … Read more
The Forres Covid-19 vaccine clinic will not be moving to the Town Hall on Monday (22 February) as previously stated, according to NHS Grampian. Following an announcement by the health board on 16 February that the clinic will move to larger premises, vaccinations have now been suspended from Monday and they will restart on Wednesday … Read more
The coronavirus vaccine clinic will move to a larger venue from Monday (22 February), following a review of venues by NHS Grampian. The facility, currently set up at Mosset Park (Forres Mechanics) will move to the Town Hall on the high street and will operate Monday to Friday 10am to 6pm. Above and beyond A … Read more
A phased return to school will go ahead as planned on Monday 22 February. Primaries one, two, and three will be able to go back to school full-time, and a limited number of senior pupils doing practical work towards national qualifications will go back part-time. A second phase will be announced in two weeks’ time … Read more
Shop windows up and down the high street and wider town centre have been showing their love this weekend. And not just for Valentine’s Day. Whether you drive or walk through Forres between Friday and Sunday, you won’t miss the big love going on in shop windows. Businesses have swapped their merchandise for hearts and … Read more
More than 100 people signed up to take part in the Forres 2021 Window Wanderland, to spread love and light in these dark times. And they didn’t disappoint. The town is awash with bright, colourful windows. Even businesses have got in on the act (Businesses join in with community arts project to share the love) … Read more
The Scottish Government has today published guidance and information on eligibility for the following funds: Both of these funds will provide those eligible with a one-off £4000 grant. Applications are not open yet but will be soon. MSP Richard Lochhead said: “I’d encourage people to read the guidance and ensure they are ready to apply … Read more
Businesses in Forres are being offered free on-site testing for staff without covid-19 symptoms, in-line with wider testing beginning in Moray in mid-February. Part of a Grampian-wide programme of testing those without symptoms, but who may have been put at increased risk of catching coronavirus, the offer is being rolled out across Moray from 15 … Read more
Moray residents are being urged to redouble their stay-at-home efforts in light of worsening weather forecasts. In-line with Scottish Government lockdown guidance, all but essential journeys are not permitted, and with yellow and amber weather warnings issued by the Met Office for snow, Moray Council’s gritting crews will be making the roads as safe as … Read more
A deadline is looming for payments of a grant which helps families with children at key stages of their life. Applications for the Best Start Grant – School Age Payment close on 28 February (2021) for children born between 1 March 2015 and 29 February 2016 MSP for Moray Richard Lochhead is encouraging eligible families … Read more