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Last Updated: 22/11/2024 10:34:41
Tuesday, 08 June 2021 10:02
Members of Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Economy and Resources Committee (15th June) will receive a report on a number of topics relating to the Local Development Plan (LDP2).
Included in the LDP2 is the allocation of the site at Murtholm,...
Tuesday, 08 June 2021 09:59
The Scottish Government funded Area Based Scheme (ABS) aims to assist homeowners and people living in the private rented sector to reduce fuel poverty and carbon emissions.
A household is defined to be in fuel poverty if more than 10% of its net income...
Tuesday, 08 June 2021 09:54
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s commitment to the economic development of the region is being demonstrated once again thanks to the introduction of a new INSPIRE Graduate programme. Members of the Economy and Resources Committee will meet on...
Monday, 07 June 2021 16:10
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Economic Development Capital Programme focuses on supporting projects that will promote the economic recovery and resilience of our region’s places, and on growing the productivity of our regional economy by...
Thursday, 03 June 2021 10:12
This year marks the 37th year of Volunteers’ Week, which runs annually from 1 to 7 June, when Dumfries and Galloway partners will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK and...
Wednesday, 02 June 2021 10:47
Eleven new walks are set to start across Annandale and Eskdale over the next week thanks to local volunteers training to become walk leaders.
Over 60 volunteers have received training across the region to deliver free local walks to people of all...
Tuesday, 01 June 2021 12:15
Dumfries Fountain is one of the main focal points of the town centre, a well-known local landmark that appears in every tourist’s photographs of the town. Originally unveiled in 1851 and replaced in 1882 with the current fountain. The fountain was...
Tuesday, 01 June 2021 11:55
Eight full time Trainee Youth Workers have been appointed within Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Youth Services in a collaborative project with the Council’s Employability and Skills Service as part of the UK Government’s Kickstart...
Tuesday, 01 June 2021 11:39
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) Conservation Area Regeneration Schemes (CARS) aim to protect the distinctive character of historic towns by supporting heritage-focused community and economic growth projects within Conservation Areas across Scotland....
Monday, 31 May 2021 15:55
Mairi Ann McIntyre has been presented with the British Empire Medal [BEM] by the Lord Lieutenant for Wigtown Aileen Brewis.
Mrs McIntyre was recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to the community.
She isa highly respected and...
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