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Last Updated: 22/11/2024 10:34:41
Wednesday, 23 February 2022 15:33
Dumfries and Galloway Council has agreed its budget and set the associated council tax level for financial year 2022/23.
The Council agreed to limit the increase in Council Tax to three per cent.
Under the Local Government [Scotland] Act 1973 and the...
Wednesday, 23 February 2022 09:19
An exciting new project, being launched this week, will support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to stimulate greater activity in the South of Scotland, encouraging more innovation and greater productivity.
The successful bid for funding of...
Tuesday, 22 February 2022 11:27
Dumfries and Galloway Council Leader Elaine Murray has hailed the “phenomenal” Olympic success of the Team GB curling teams at the weekend.
Speaking at a meeting of Full Council today (Tuesday 22 February), she praised the men’s and...
Friday, 18 February 2022 14:25
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Communities Committee recently agreed to invest a Scottish Crown Estate Marine Asset allocation of over £635k to a range of projects to improve 34 coastal areas and be welcoming for visitors.
Initiatives...
Monday, 14 February 2022 16:27
Children and young people in Dumfries and Galloway are being invited to have their say that will influence how local services for children and families should be delivered in the future.
Pupils in Primary 5 to S6 will be given the opportunity over the...
Monday, 14 February 2022 13:48
In order to make a positive difference to those experiencing poverty, Dumfries and Galloway Volunteers have formed a Tackling Poverty Reference Group which includes, and is driven by, a group of volunteers with direct experience of living in poverty. The...
Tuesday, 08 February 2022 11:00
Research shows that 250k motorhomes were in use in the UK in 2020 and 15k were registered in last year (Sep 20 – Aug 21) which is a 36% increase in new registrations year on year. There has been a staycation boom and there is anecdotal feedback...
Monday, 07 February 2022 13:53
Increasing walking and cycling is a priority for Dumfries and Galloway Council, and we want to strive for better places and infrastructure along with healthy lifestyles in Dumfries and Galloway. That is why we’re refreshing our Active Travel...
Friday, 04 February 2022 14:40
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Economic Development Capital Programme sets out our plan for investing in economic infrastructure within our region over three years from 2021/22 to 2023/24. Members of the Council’s Economy and Resources...
Tuesday, 01 February 2022 16:42
A SHIP sets out a Local Authority’s strategic investment objectives for housing over a 5 year period. It reinforces the Council’s role as the strategic housing authority, informs Scottish Government investment decisions, and is the basis for...
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