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Last Updated: 22/11/2024 10:34:41
Friday, 10 May 2019 15:50
The Scottish Rally, Scotland’s oldest rally, returns to Dumfries and Gallowayon Saturday 18 May.
The 74th edition of the event will once again be based in and around Moffat and the forests of Ae and Eskdalemuir.
Local interest is high, with many...
Friday, 10 May 2019 15:50
At a special meeting of Dumfries and Galloway Council [07.05.19], it was agreed to note that the report coming to the Children, Young People and Lifelong Learning [CYPLL] committee in July will identify potential areas of mitigation on education budget...
Wednesday, 08 May 2019 16:38
Members of the Council’s Economy, Environment and Infrastructure Committee at their meeting on 14 May will hear a report on the progress of the Regeneration Capital Grants Fund (RCGF).
The RCGF is a Scottish Government fund which is open to...
Wednesday, 08 May 2019 08:51
Dumfries and Galloway Council’sTrading Standards Team have been working to de-brand counterfeit clothing to donate to organisations who tackle poverty within Dumfries and Galloway.
The clothing was seized by Trading Standards as it breached Trade...
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 14:46
Dumfries and Galloway has been granted £1,529,000 from the Scottish Government’s new
£50 million Scottish Town Centre Fund. This fund has been put together to stimulate Town Centre economies and is distributed to every local authority...
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 14:44
Following on from the meeting of Economy, Environment and infrastructure (EEI) Committee in March, when Members agreed to allocate £400,000 to countryside and core paths, Councillors will now hear a separate report on the proposed capital programme...
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 14:41
When buying a puppy, or any animal, you want one which is healthy and happy. They are often a large investment, depending on the breed, so you at least want value for money, and it is not unreasonable to expect this investment to last throughout the...
Tuesday, 07 May 2019 14:34
The new South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) covers Dumfries and Galloway and the Scottish Borders, but has the flexibility to allow operation out with these geographical boundaries.
The Council’s Economy, Environment and Infrastructure (EEI)...
Tuesday, 30 April 2019 11:47
Education Scotland sees improvements at Garlieston Primary School
Education Scotland inspectors visited Garlieston Primary School in February this year to find out how well children are learning and achieving.
Leadership of change, and ensuring...
Tuesday, 30 April 2019 11:36
Education Scotland inspected Amisfield Primary School in January to find out how well children are learning and achieving. During the visit, the inspection team worked closely with pupils, parents and staff.
Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion...
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