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Last Updated: 20/05/2024 14:20:07
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...
Friday, 15 September 2023 15:42
On Thursday 14 September, youth and adult volunteers who dedicated their time to Youth Beatz 2023 came together for the annual Youth Beatz Volunteer Celebration. The event was held as a thank you for the efforts and dedication of all those...
Friday, 15 September 2023 15:23
We are delighted to announce that the DG Youth Awards are back for 2023. This year the annual awards evening will once again take place at Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries on Thursday 23 November and will focus on celebrating the amazing achievements of young...
Friday, 15 September 2023 11:21
The Education and Learning Committee of Dumfries & Galloway Council met on 14 September, and agreed a report on the Education Annual Report and Improvement Plan.
The report highlights many positives of how the service has performed over the reporting...
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 16:02
A four-day event is taking place this weekend in Dumfries to celebrate the connections between our region and Norway, established during World War Two. Organised by the ‘Scottish Norwegian Connection’ (SNC)there will be around 40 visitors...
Royal British Legion Scotland (Legion Scotland) War Memorial Competition 2023 Certificates Presented
Wednesday, 13 September 2023 12:52
War Memorials are an important part of the fabric of communities across Scotland – nearly every village, town, or city has a memorial. Our War Memorials remain a highly visible and poignant means of remembering the sacrifices made by so many in...
Tuesday, 12 September 2023 13:28
Dumfries and Galloway Council has today (Tuesday 12 September) updated its dedicated reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) webpage after developments at three schools.
At Laurieknowe Primary School in Dumfries, RAAC panels have been identified...
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