FOI Request - Common Good Status Forres

Request 101003825485

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information regarding the status of land in the Forres area, specifically in relation to Common Good land:

1. During Common Good Land consultation, Moray Council stated that a large proportion of Roysvale /Applegrove is Common Good land. Could you please clarify which parts of Roysvale / Applegrove are currently recorded or recognised as Common Good land?

2. Has Applegrove Playing Fields and/or Applegrove Primary School ever been held as Common Good land?
a) If so, when did their status change, and what is their current legal status (e.g. Council-owned, Education estate, etc.)?
b) If there was a transfer or change of ownership or status, was the community of Forres (or relevant stakeholders) consulted or involved in that process?

3. Please provide any documentation, maps, or records indicating the boundaries and extent of any Common Good land at Roysvale or Applegrove, both currently and historically.

4. Were any formal decisions taken by Moray Council or its predecessors regarding the reclassification or disposal of Common Good land in this area? If so, please provide relevant minutes, reports, or legal instruments.

5. What is the current legal and operational status of Roysvale playing fields?
a) Are they officially designated for school use?
b) Are they held as Common Good land or under another classification?

6. Has Moray Council made any formal decision, proposal, or submission regarding the use of Roysvale as official playing fields for:
a) The new Forres Academy (currently in development), and/or
b) Applegrove Primary School?

7. If the new Forres Academy is built on part or all of the Applegrove playing fields, will a change of use or re-designation request be submitted to allocate Roysvale as the formal replacement playing field space?
a) If so, please provide copies of any such proposals, draft plans, or internal discussions.

Please supply the information in digital format if possible.