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Last Updated: 13/05/2024 16:28:20
Thursday, 07 September 2023 15:46
A local voluntary group from Wigtownshire has received national recognition for their local work to support learning and skills development within their local community. ‘Learners Together’ have won the Group Award at the national Adult...
Wednesday, 06 September 2023 15:29
Dumfries and Galloway Council has updated its dedicated reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) webpage.
It had previously (Friday 1 September) announced that three of the region’s schools were affected by RAAC with the council awaiting...
Wednesday, 06 September 2023 13:34
The tents are packed away for another year as the Youth Work Service’s ‘Camp DG’ programme draws to a close after a hugely successful Summer.
Returning for its third year, with special thanks to Dumfries and Galloway Council’s...
Friday, 01 September 2023 14:38
Dumfries and Galloway Youth Council (DGYC) and Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) Elections are now OPEN for young people to register their interest in standing as a candidate!
The Youth Council is a youth-led organisation made up of 35 young people from...
Friday, 01 September 2023 14:07
Does dog fouling annoy you? Is there too much litter in your neighbourhood? Did you stop in a lay-by last week and see fly-tipping?
The Council are asking members of the public about local issues in their community. The results of this survey will allow...
Friday, 01 September 2023 10:08
At the March 2023 meeting of Economy and Resources Committee (E&R), Members agreed to allocate a £1million Town Centre Living Fund budget that aims to increase the provision of high-quality accommodation.
Members of E&R Committee (5...
Friday, 01 September 2023 10:05
Our Council agreed in 2021 that five places across Dumfries and Galloway should be included in the Borderlands Place Programme as part of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal. The five places were Gretna, Kirkconnel, Stranraer, Whithorn and Wigtown. As...
Thursday, 31 August 2023 16:07
The Council’s Economy and Resources committee (5 September) will consider a report on the Vacant and Derelict Land and Property Strategy (VDLPS). The report outlines the Council’s approach to managing and regenerating vacant and derelict land...
Thursday, 31 August 2023 16:05
A Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) sets out a local authority’s strategic investment objectives for housing over 5 years, specifically affordable housing, and Gypsy/Traveller accommodation.
Members of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s...
Thursday, 31 August 2023 16:01
Members of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Finance, Procurement and Transformation Committee (FPT) received a report this week (Tuesday 29 August) on the contents of the Joint Scottish Government and COSLA Consultation on a Fairer Council Tax....
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