The Council
Information about the Community Council, its role, members and the area it represents.
About Findochty Community Council
Findochty Community Council is the most local level of democracy in the area. It is a statutory body established under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 and operates in accordance with Moray Council’s Scheme of Establishment.
Members are volunteers elected from within the community to represent local interests, raise concerns, and help ensure residents’ views are heard by decision-makers.
The Community Council discusses local matters, gathers feedback from residents and works with organisations including Moray Council, Police Scotland, local groups and service providers.
What we do
Represent the views of residents
Comment on planning applications
Raise local issues with public bodies
Support community initiatives and projects
Share information affecting the community
What we do not do
The Community Council cannot carry out repairs, instruct the council, or provide local authority services.
repair roads, pavements or street lighting
deal with waste collection or recycling issues (excluding public litter bins)
manage council housing or neighbour disputes
arrange social care or transport services
handle emergencies or enforcement matters
For these matters, please contact Moray Council or the relevant service provider directly.
Attending meetings
Residents are welcome to attend Community Council meetings and raise matters affecting the community.
Community Council Members
Members represent the interests of the whole community and must follow the Community Councillors’ Code of Conduct.
Ron Dawson
Member
Jeff Masterson
Member
Vacanct Position
Member
Vacanct Position
Member
Ward Councillors
Ward councillors are elected members of Moray Council and are separate from the Community Council. They make decisions on council services, policies and budgets affecting the area and attend meetings to hear local concerns.
Community Council Area
The Community Council covers Findochty and the surrounding district as defined by Moray Council’s Community Council boundary arrangements.
The map below shows the area represented by Findochty Community Council.
Boundary provided for general guidance. For administrative matters refer to Moray Council boundary records.
Service issues should be reported directly to Moray Council rather than the Community Council.