Held: 5 October 2026
Location: Findochty Town Hall
Status: Approved Minutes

Summary

Findochty Community Council met on Monday 5 October at Findochty Town Hall, with ten members of the public present. Apologies were received from Cllr Sonia Warren. The Chair noted with sadness the recent death of Jeff Masterson, and members discussed a bench plaque in his memory, with suggested wording to follow.

Pricing continues for renewing the Crooked Hythe benches and picnic table, with a budget of around £2,000 and costings to be settled by 2 November. A £2,975 quote for groundworks at the Seaview Road picnic area will be circulated to members. Moray Council has accepted that the larger 20mph terminal signs are not yet in place because of overgrown hedges, so the limit cannot currently be enforced. A grit bin for the school area has been requested before winter while responsibility for the road is clarified. Moray Council’s reply on the Learning Estate Review states that no option has been developed for Findochty Primary School, and that any proposal would need separate evidence and statutory consultation.

Concerns about antisocial behaviour were discussed, and the Treasurer will write to a senior Police Scotland contact to ask how the situation is being managed.

Members agreed £150 for ice creams at the school Christmas pantomime and up to £100 for winter bulbs and compost. Moray Coast Customs will replace the village welcome sign free of charge. A lean-to shed and mower for Jubilee Terrace volunteers will be priced, and the asset register will go to the insurer. A new defibrillator battery and pads (£450) are due within a week. Discussions with HITRANS on e-bike stations continue, though the cost would be at least £100,000. Moray Council has offered to run the long-awaited resilience desktop exercise.

The bank balance was £6,902, with £522.90 spent since the last meeting.

The next meeting is Monday 2 November 2026 at 7pm, Findochty Town Hall.

Meeting Minutes

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