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One of Moray Council's longest-serving councillors is standing down.

Independent Eric McGillivray - who was elected in 2003 - said he had taken the decision for family reasons.

He was one of four councillors for the multi-member Heldon and Laich ward. A by-election will be held.

Mr McGillivray, of Hopeman, said: "The decision to stand down is not one that I have taken lightly. It has been an honour and a privilege to have served the ward in which I live."