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Last Updated: 22/11/2024 10:34:41
Monday, 06 December 2021 11:40
The results of the Dumfries and Galloway War Memorial Competition have been announced.
A total of 14 entries across 4 categories were received, judged by councillors and a Legion Scotland representative.
This is the 100th anniversary of The Royal British...
Monday, 06 December 2021 11:31
The finalists for the Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards, sponsored by the Crichton Trust, have been announced.
The winners will be revealed on 9 December at the awards ceremony at Easterbrook Hall in Dumfries.
Scores of worthy nominations were received...
Friday, 03 December 2021 12:19
Dumfries and Galloway Council, NHS Dumfries and Galloway and local partners continue to be committed to and united in determination to improve the lives of children and families living in or at risk of poverty. Although work throughout 2020-21 was...
Thursday, 02 December 2021 18:04
The Council’s Social Work committee (2 December) considered a report on the Independent Care Review, the output reports contained in The Promise, and what this means for corporate parenting.
Committee members agreed to note:
The findings of...
Thursday, 02 December 2021 16:24
Pupils at Lockerbie Academy celebrated St. Andrews Day this year by showing off their preparation and cooking skills using some locally produced Lamb. The Hospitality students put their culinary skills to the test and created dishes including Lamb Naan...
Thursday, 02 December 2021 15:59
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Communities Committee will meet on Tuesday 7 December for the final time in 2021 and will be asked to agree to Youth Beatz 2022 taking place in June.
The free music event, aimed at children and young people has been...
Thursday, 02 December 2021 10:50
The Council’s Social Work committee (2 December) will consider a report outlining the early and effective intervention in family support work.
Committee members will be asked to note:
the progress and achievements of the Family Support Service...
Tuesday, 30 November 2021 09:58
On 27 June 2019 Dumfries and Galloway Council declared a Climate Emergency and set out the Council’s ambitions under a 12 point plan, with the aim of achieving a net zero carbon status by 2025.
The Declaration highlights the importance of Climate...
Dumfries and Galloway council and Scotland Loves Local Fund invest £67,000 in local community groups
Thursday, 25 November 2021 11:27
Dumfries and Galloway Council provided £25,000 match funding to five local community groups so they could apply for funding to the Scotland Loves Local Fund, who are investing £42,000 in Dumfries and Galloway.
Projects stretch across our...
Monday, 22 November 2021 13:31
The Council's Youth Awards are back for 2021.
This year, the Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards at Easterbrook Hall will be held with a smaller audience but a new hybrid style event will enable others to join the celebrations remotely by live stream.
The...
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