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Recent releases
Last Updated: 24/04/2024 14:31:14
Wednesday, 27 September 2023 12:31
Dumfries and Galloway Council alongside the regionwide Dumfries & Galloway Poverty and Inequalities Partnership are once again supporting Challenge Poverty Week 2023 – the annual national awareness raising week led by Poverty Alliance Scotland....
Monday, 25 September 2023 12:42
Dumfries and Galloway Council is pleased to announce that Multiply is coming to the region – a groundbreaking nationwide programme aimed at empowering adults to enhance their numeracy skills. With funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund,...
Monday, 25 September 2023 10:20
Dumfries and Galloway Council is putting in place a temporary 20mph speed limit in Stranraer from 6 October 2023. The new limit is in response to a decision made at December 2021 Communities Committee, a target in the National Transport Strategy (NTS2),...
Friday, 22 September 2023 12:53
The Chief Executives of Dumfries and Galloway Council and NHS Dumfries and Galloway have been appointed the role of White Ribbon Ambassadors for Dumfries and Galloway by White Ribbon Scotland to support the development of the Dumfries and Galloway White...
Thursday, 21 September 2023 15:50
A major event aimed at fostering business partnerships and economic growth will take place at the Buccleuch Centre in Langholm on 3 October, with Dumfries and Galloway Council as a headline partner.
The Meet the Buyer South event presents an excellent...
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 16:35
National Fitness Day 2023
National Fitness Day, which takes place today Wednesday 20 September, encourages the nation to celebrate the fun of fitness and physical activity across the UK. It also aims to raise awareness of being physically active for...
Wednesday, 20 September 2023 12:05
Dumfries and Galloway Council is delighted to announce the winners of the 2023 Design Awards, recognising outstanding architectural and design achievements in the region. The prestigious awards aim to celebrate and honour remarkable projects that...
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 14:27
Castle Douglas’ new Inclusive Play Park was officially opened on Friday 15 September at a small ceremony held at Carlingwark Park.
In 2018, Dumfries and Galloway Council prioritised £500,000 of investment to assist in the development of four...
Tuesday, 19 September 2023 12:04
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Roads Network Strategy and Ward Working teams are holding a series of community conversation events across the region over the next two months to consult on a new Regional Parking Strategy for Dumfries and...
Friday, 15 September 2023 17:32
There is a rich history and connection between New York and Dumfriesshire. Hugh Bryden of Roncadora Press and Maddy Rosenberg of CENTRAL BOOKING, have launched The Sandstone Steps Project, which will culminate in a series of events and collaborations...
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