A series of roadshows are scheduled to take place to highlight the new flood risk management strategies in Moray.

The events, which begin later this month and continue into October, are to inform the public about new flooding strategies and local plans being developed across the region.

They form part of a national initiative to move away from reactive flood management to a plan-led, risk based approach set out in the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009.

Members of the council's flood team will attend the events to answer questions and provide further information, alongside representatives from partner organisations such as the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and Scottish Water.


An online consultation was held by SEPA earlier this year.

It recorded responses to the flood risk management strategies which are expected to be approved by Scottish ministers.

The council is to now develop delivery plans that will show how the strategies will be implemented over the next five years.

Since a major flooding incident in 1997, five major flood schemes have been completed by the council.

However, Councillor George Alexander said: "There is still work to do and the next community to benefit from the Moray Council investment in flood prevention will be Newmill."

The road show will visit the following venues:

• Tuesday, 29 September from 3.30pm to 7pm, Fleming Hall, Aberlour.

• Wednesday, 30 September from 3.30pm to 7pm, Portgordon Village Hall.

• Thursday, 1 October from 12pm to 4.30pm, Elgin High Street.

• Thursday, 1 October from 5pm to 7pm, Elgin Tesco car park.

• Monday, 5 October from 3.30pm to 7pm, Station Park, Lossiemouth.

• Tuesday, 6 October from 3.30pm to 7pm, Keith Tesco store.

• Thursday 8 October from 3.30pm to 7pm, Forres Tesco store.

(LM/CD)