The voucher system has began for free school meal recipients
A Moray quarry which has provided sandstone for iconic landmarks across the world has been granted permission to continue stone extraction for the next 15 years.
Stone from Clashach Quarry, at Duffus, has provided material for projects including the 9/11 memorial in New York.
Quarrying was originally only sanctioned until December 2016, but the local authority’s planning and regulatory services committee extended the duration of the planning permission until 2031 yesterday.
No objections were received against the proposal, which was welcomed by committee members.
Committee chairman Councillor Chris Tuke said the quarry had operated “fine” without any problems or objections in the past.
Councillor John Cowe said he was very happy to support the proposal.
He said: “Hopeman stone is world-renowned. It was used in the memorial for 9/11 in New York, and I’m delighted to see that it can be extended for a further 15 years.”
