Facebook group in support of under-threat Moray school staff gains 1000 followers in just a week
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A Facebook page created for folk concerned about the threatened cuts to office staff in Moray's schools has attracted more than a thousand followers in just a week.
The Moray Community Voice page was set up by Cluny Primary parent council last Thursday after they held a public meeting last week.
Their meeting was for parents, grandparents and carers of children who attend primary schools associated with Buckie High.
However, the group wants to hear from people across Moray who have worries about Moray Council's ongoing review of the administrative service in primaries and nurseries.
Some clerical assistants could lose their jobs if proposals go ahead.
Meanwhile, administrators face having their hours cut and their roles downgraded.
It's also thought some services could be centralised as part of a bid by the local authority to save £100,000.
With the consultation coming to an end tomorrow (Friday, June 2), the Cluny group is looking to hold two more public meetings next week, available online for those who can't attend in person.
Parent council member Sophie McWhirter said: "Moray Community Voice page has seen an awful lot of feedback already.
"Meanwhile, those who came to the meeting were really keen to speak.
"There are a lot of concerns."
Information about the planned meetings will be shared via the social media page.
Members of Unison met outside Moray Council offices last month to voice their worries over the consultation.
The union says it is particularly concerned that low-paid workers – predominantly women – are facing job losses and cuts to their hours.
Two MSPs – Richard Lochhead and Karen Adam – have written to Moray Council after anxious staff and parents contacted them.
An earlier statement issued by the local authority said it would not be appropriate to comment while the consultation is still ongoing.
