Information on Council services that are working to look after our living environment, including planning services in relation to buildings, roads and open spaces.

• Countryside Management and Conservation
  Information about any council services relating to countryside management and conservation. Includes details on the ranger service, countryside access, biodiversity and built heritage.
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• Economic Regeneration
  Information relating to Council activity associated with the economic regeneration of Dumfries and Galloway, including information on major regeneration programmes, and business support services.
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• Emergencies
  Information on the procedures in place for dealing with local emergencies, including medical emergencies, gas pipeline emergencies, major accidents and weather-related emergencies. Also emergency planning, including business continuity.
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• Environmental Standards
  Information on environmental health regulations. Guidance on regulations relating to animal welfare services, fireworks, food safety and trading standards.
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• Land and Property
  Information on commercial land and property, including availability and hire, design and engineering services, grants, licenses (including eligibility and criteria for applications) and guidance on relevant regulations.
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• Planning and Building Standards
  Advice and guidance on planning applications, building warrants, listed buildings and conservation areas. Also includes information on strategic and local development plans, planning consultations, planning policy and enforcement.
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• Waste Management
  Information on services relating to collection of waste, household waste recycling centres, waste prevention, bulky uplifts, white goods uplifts, how to obtain Council refuse sacks, commercial waste collections, litter and fly tipping.
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