Dumfries & Galloway Council
Planning and the Environment
Information on Council services that are working to look after our living environment, including planning services in relation to buildings, roads and open spaces.
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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Economic Development
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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Carbon Management
Carbon management has become a major responsibility for all local authorities. The Council has to act to tackle climate change in response to legal and financial commitments which were put in place as a result of global concerns.
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Environment and Pollution Regulations
Information and advice on all aspects of pollution, including advice and guidance on air quality, noise control and hazardous substances. Alsoguidance on enforcement of pollution regulations.
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