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Wednesday, 15 May 2013 15:36
Next week is Scottish Apprenticeship Week - 20 to 24 May. The weekthat showcases employer’s commitment to young people as well as the emerging talent that young people bring. As such, this is the perfect time for Dumfries and Galloway Councilto...
Wednesday, 15 May 2013 09:24
The Annandale and Eskdale Annual Sports Awards Ceremony was held at the Corner House Hotel, Annan on Friday 10 May. The event was organised by Dumfries and Galloway Council's Leisure and Sport Team. Eight awards were presented to local sports people who...
Tuesday, 14 May 2013 14:39
Suzanne Wishart was the lucky winner of the £100 cash draw which closed the DAVAWP 2012-13 Community Survey at the end of March. The draw was done using a random number selector.
The consultation gathered the views of nearly 400 people. The aim...
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 14:48
Council's Armed Forces Champion welcomes Devil's Porridge grant
The Ministry of Defence’s Armed Forces Community Covenant has awarded £53,000 to The Devil’s Porridge Museum in Eastriggs.
The Devil’s Porridge museum, operated...
Wednesday, 08 May 2013 09:46
Two staff from Dumfries and Galloway Council’s DGFirst have reached the finals of the APSE* Rising Star Awards.
The Awards recognise the excellent work of individuals who are delivering in new leadership roles in front line services.
The...
Tuesday, 07 May 2013 15:16
Independent retailers in Lockerbie town centre are being encouraged to enrol in the “Let’s Talk Shop” programme, a free course of specialised Shop Doctor support.
Bill Smith, the Shop Doctor, will be delivering his informative and...
Tuesday, 07 May 2013 14:10
Four members of staff from Dumfries and Galloway Council's Social Work Services and a staff member from Stewartry Care recently studied on the National Dementia Champions course. The graduation ceremony was held on 2nd May at Murrayfield Stadium,...
Friday, 03 May 2013 14:09
NOTICE OF COMMUNITY COUNCILLORS ELECTED
AS RESULT OF POLL
HELD ON 2 MAY 2013
THE ROYAL BURGH OF WHITHORN AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Electorate: 812
Total Ballot Papers Received: 182
Percentage Poll: 22.41%
As Returning Officer for the...
Thursday, 02 May 2013 15:07
Parents or pupils who receive Child Tax Credit (CTC) and have an annual income under £15,910 are eligible for free school meals. This is a rise from the previous threshold of £15,860, meaning that more pupils in Dumfries and Galloway will be...
Thursday, 02 May 2013 14:58
A surprise visitor dropped in to see the babies and toddlers at libraries across Dumfries and Galloway. Bookbug flew in all the way from Edinburgh to join in Bookbug sessions at Stranraer, Wigtown, Newton Stewart, Lochmaben, Lockerbie, Gretna and the...
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