Meetings & Minutes
Next Community Council Meeting
Date: April 6th 2026
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Findochty Town Hall
Community Council Meeting – March 2026
Date: March 2, 2026
Location: Findochty Town Hall
Status: Draft Minutes
Summary
Findochty and District Community Council met on 2 March 2026 at Findochty Town Hall. The previous minutes were approved and the Treasurer reported a total balance of £7,165 across the council’s funds. Members agreed to organise both a targeted and a larger community litter pick, approving up to £300 for equipment. Plans were also approved to secure independent website hosting and migrate council email accounts. A community survey will be launched in both paper and online formats to gather residents’ views. Other discussions included the potential lease of land behind the Key Store for future improvements, monitoring the village defibrillator battery, and ongoing concerns about speeding within the village.
Inaugural Meeting – February 2026
Date: February 16, 2026
Location: Findochty Town Hall
Status: Approved Minutes
Summary
Findochty and District Community Council held its inaugural meeting on 2 February 2026. Members elected Anne Bolton-Braidwood as Chair, Paul Steel as Secretary, and Paul Kerrison as Treasurer. The constitution was signed, and the group will meet monthly. The annual grant is £571.49. Plans include reinstating the website, a leaflet drop, and a suggestion box to improve community engagement.
Community Council Meeting – September 2025
Date: September 1st, 2025
Location: Findochty Town Hall
Status: Approved Minutes
Summary
The Community Council reviewed finances, with a balance of £6,459.52. Resident concerns included speeding, a deteriorating path, overflowing bins, and a derelict building. Moray Council will take no further action on the vacant property.
Discussions covered community resilience against wildfires and power outages, public access rights, and seeking funding. Updates were noted on local authority matters and sub-group reports. Work will continue on a 2026 plan, with elections scheduled for November 2025.
Historic Minutes (Pre-2026 Council)
Findochty & District Community Council was re-established in February 2026.
Minutes from earlier council terms are held by Moray Council and can be accessed via their official archive.