Latest action

Jul

01

Next Task Force meeting

Moray Task Force will meet again on the 1st July to continue the fight for Moray.

Jun

23

HIE speed networking event

HIE is holding another of its successful speed networking events. It offers the opportunity for RAF service leavers and employers to get together to discuss opportunities.
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Jun

09

Event - International Business Development

SDI is holding an International Business Development event to bring ambitious Moray businesses together to explore how they can make international trade a larger part of their business.
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Jun

07

Event - How to get to £5m in 5 years

CEO of Winning Pitch delivers a free event titled how to get to £5m in 5 years for those planning to set up in business.
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May

16

Community rising to the challenge

Eighty people from the Forres area met on Wednesday March 30 to discuss their own plans to respond to the changes their community is facing.
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May

14

Life in Operations

Airmen from RAF Lossiemouth are holding a public event called 'Life on Operations' at Lossie Town Hall at 7.30pm. All are welcome.

May

08

Your invitation to a unique celebration

“Stand up and be Kilted” aims to raise community spirits by raising the profile of Lossiemouth and showcasing Moray’s strengths as a business and leisure destination.
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Apr

20

PM visits Task Force in Inverness

David Cameron met with members of the Moray Task Force while on an election campaign visit to Inverness.
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Apr

15

Moray Task Force met to share latest activities.

Updates given included the Chamber of Commerce, Moray College, Lossie Business Association, Fair Deal for Forres, local community councils, the Work Club at Kinloss and Business Gateway.

Apr

14

Sandy Park, Convener of Highland Council, visited RAF Lossiemouth.

Following the visit he commented how impressed he was by the training undertaken on Tornadoes to support international efforts. Highland Council has been a supportive participant in Moray Task Force's activities.

Mar

10

Make it Moray brings energy to the region

Moray plans to harness opportunities in the energy sector this month as a business and recruitment fair is held in Elgin for local companies and individuals.
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Mar

04

Next task force meeting

The next task force meeting will be held in Forres.

Mar

03

Scotland Office visit

Parliamentary Under Secretary for Scotland, David Mundell MP is coming to Moray today (Thursday) and is to meet with representatives from Moray Task Force.

Mar

02

Lossiemouth Squadron to be Disbanded

Moray Task Force responded with disbelief to an announcement from the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday that two RAF Tornado squadrons are to be disbanded on June 1.
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Feb

19

Moray people celebrate RAF homecoming

The people of Moray are preparing to celebrate the return of local RAF personnel from Afghanistan. Convener of Moray Council, Cllr George McIntyre, has invited the RAF to parade through Elgin on February 19, and RAF Lossiemouth base Commander, Gp Capt Andy Hine, has happily accepted.
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Feb

18

Work Club launch

Official ceremony to mark the launch of Kinloss Work Club
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Feb

17

Shadow Scottish Secretary comes to Moray.

Shadow Scottish Secretary Ann McKechin MP meeting with Moray Task Force

Feb

16

Enterprise Minister Jim Mather returns to Moray

Further information will be added here as it becomes available.

Feb

14

Children of Moray show their support

The school children of Moray hold a special event to support the campaign. More details to follow.

Feb

11

Next task force meeting

The task force get together again on 11th Feb to continue the fight for Moray.

Feb

02

Work club set up

Hands-on support is available now at a 'Work Club' launched this week for local people who fear their jobs could be affected by the decision at RAF Kinloss.
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Jan

28

Moray Chamer of Commerce event

Hot topic at Baxters with Angus Robertson MP - responding to change
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Jan

28

Next meeting of task force

The next meeting of the Moray task force will be in Forres on the 28th January.

Jan

27

Armed Forces Minister coming to Moray

Armed Forces Minister Nick Harvey has been in contact with Moray task force to assure members that he and the Ministry of Defence are taking local concerns over the future of the bases very seriously.
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Jan

12

The Northern Scot People's Petition is handed in to Downing Street.

More than 30,000 people have signed the petition urging Prime Minister David Cameron to save the Moray Tornado base from closure in the wake of the shock decision to scrap the Nimrod and axe RAF Kinloss.
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Jan

11

Battle bus goes to London

The Task Force's Moray Council Convener George McIntyre travels with the Lossiemouth Action Group on the battle bus to London.

Jan

10

Enterprise Minister Jim Mather comes to Moray

Task Force members the Moray Chamber of Commerce and HIE welcome Enterprise Minister Jim Mather to Moray to meet local businesses and to host top level discussions on an economic strategy for the area.
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Dec

17

What's next?

Task force and Lossie Action Group meeting to discuss tactics for the weeks ahead.

Dec

17

MoD, Treasury and task force meeting.

Meeting between the task force, officials from the Treasury and Ministry of Defence

Dec

10

BBC's Big Debate - CANCELLED due to adverse weather conditions.

Brian Taylor's Big Debate, which was scheduled for Friday 10 Dec in Lossiemouth, has been postponed due to the current weather conditions. We will announce the rescheduled date as soon as it has been confirmed.

Dec

08

First Minister explores Scottish Government support for Moray

The campaign to safeguard the future of the RAF in Moray and potential support and development packages for the region were discussed at a meeting between the First Minister and Moray task force yesterday.
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Dec

07

HIE conducting survey of creative industries in Moray

HIE is undertaking a comprehensive study of the creative industries in the Moray area.
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Dec

06

Follow up on public agency stakeholders meeting

The meeting betwwen Scottish Government officials and public agencies which took place on 15 November laid out a plan of action to introduce the Moray Support Project. The follow up meeting looks to progress this work.

Dec

06

Business event

Moray Chamber of Commerce business event in Forres.

Dec

03

Moray task force launches survey to gauge impact of defence cuts on local businesses

Moray task force today launched a survey to gauge how businesses throughout the region are being affected by the recent UK Government announcement on defence cuts and the knock-on effect on RAF bases in the area.
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Nov

25

Task force meet MoD and Treasury officials

Representatives of the task force to meet with MoD and Treasury officials to discuss defence and economic issues.

Nov

17

Task force meet with wider community

A meeting will take place between the Moray task force and wider stakeholders including community service providers and businesses.
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Nov

15

Task force meet Scottish Government representatives

Scottish Government representatives meeting Moray task force members to discuss RAF Kinloss.
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Nov

12

Next task force meeting to plan long term strategy

The community, business and public agency representatives of Moray task force meet to discuss long term strategy.
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Nov

10

Meeting being arranged with Liam Fox MP in London

A meeting is being organised between task force representatives and Liam Fox MP in London to discuss the precise implications of the Strategic Denfence and Security Review for the Moray area.

Nov

08

Thousands march to save RAF Lossiemouth

Video of First Minister and Colin McGregor speaking at Rally on Sunday.
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Nov

07

First Minister and other Party leaders to attend rally

First Minister and other Party leaders to attend, and speak at, community organised rally.
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Nov

07

Turnout at Lossiemouth rally 'a strong message to the MoD'

Seven thousand people have come together in Lossiemouth to send the strongest possible message to the Ministry of Defence.
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Nov

05

Moray campaigners take 'compelling case' for RAF Lossiemouth to Westminster

Campaigners fighting to save thousands of RAF jobs in Scotland are taking their arguments to the top levels of UK Government. Business and community leaders in the Moray Task Force have compiled what they're calling 'a compelling case' for retaining RAF Lossiemouth as a base for the present Tornado fleet and future Joint Strike Fighter aircraft
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Nov

05

Partnership action agreed to mitigate Moray economic blow

Public sector agencies from across Scotland will work in partnership to help mitigate the social and economic impact of jobs losses facing Moray and develop positive actions to help the region deal with the fall out from anticipated MoD job cuts.
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Nov

04

Community leaders to meet with the task force

Community and voluntary groups from Moray meet with the task force representatives.

Nov

03

Private members' debate in the Scottish Parliament

David Stewart: The Importance of RAF Kinloss and RAF Lossiemouth requests that the Parliament considers that RAF Kinloss and RAF Lossiemouth make a substantial contribution to the Moray economy.
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Nov

02

New business line has been set up for companies planning for the future

Whether your business is involved directly in supplying the RAF bases, or you wish to plan for potential changes to the Moray market place, please call for business planning advice on 08000 884 884.
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Oct

29

Sub-group established to support task force develop submission to MoD

A sub-group has been established to support the Moray task force in developing the submission to the MoD on securing RAF Lossiemouth as the home for the UK Tornado fleet. This continues as a matter of urgency.
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Oct

28

Local activation of PACE

Local activation of PACE (Partnership Action for Continuing Employment) which provides tailored help and support for individuals at risk of, or experiencing, redundancy.
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Oct

28

John Swinney makes emergency parliamentary statement

The Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, John Swinney, makes an emergency parliamentary statement on the economic and social impacts of the SDSR.
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Oct

27

First Minister writes to Defence Secretary

The First Minister writes to Liam Fox, Secretary of State for Defence setting out serious concerns about the SDSR’s implications for Scotland.
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Oct

27

Northern Scot launches a campaign to collate signatures

The Northern Scot continue to show their support for this campaign by launching a petition.
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Oct

21

The Moray task force meet the First Minister

Community and business leaders from across Moray met with Scottish Government Ministers in Edinburgh to discuss their priorities for the local economy.
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Oct

20

The Moray task force is set up

An immediate response from the area’s business community sees the creation of The Moray task force, comprising representatives from local government, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), local business leaders and the voluntary sector.
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