admin Dumfries and Galloway Council met as a Full Council on Tuesday 27 February to agree its budget and set the council tax level for financial year 2024/25. Elected members voted to freeze council tax for the financial year 2024/25 while protecting frontline services. Due to a combination of a reduction in funding through the Local … Read more
The development of a trail along the north Solway coast has long been mooted to provide the missing walking link between coastal routes in Ayrshire and Cumbria. Following a joint meeting between Southern Uplands Partnership, NatureScot (then Scottish Natural Heritage), and Dumfries & Galloway Council back in 2011 the first steps were taken to making … Read more
News and information for all wildlife recorders in Ayrshire and Dumfries & Galloway. Click here to read the February update from SWEIC
Here’s a request from a student of Environmental Management from SRUC and The University of Edinburgh who is investigating whether the Scottish population’s understanding and perception of the Scottish rainforest impacts the conservation of this special habitat… My name is Douglas and I’m completing a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Management. As part of my honours … Read more
NHS Dumfries and Galloway and Dumfries and Galloway Council are looking to develop a new six year British Sign Language (BSL) Plan for 2024 – 2030. To help us understand the issues that deaf people face in Dumfries and Galloway, we are holding five events across the Region over the next few weeks for you … Read more
The following response to the Borgue CC consultation submission was received from Joe Benson of Scottish Forestry. I have attached a copy of the map of the woodland design that was approved for this case. The response from Borgue CC was read and recorded. Unfortunately, I do not have the time to directly respond to … Read more
An update from D&G Council’s Tackling Poverty and Inequalities Team. Prices are up, especially food. Fuel costs fluctuate while domestic bills skyrocket. This affects low-income families and everyone in Dumfries and Galloway. It’s a global problem, not just in Scotland or the UK. But help and support are available. In November 2022, the Poverty and … Read more
Some interesting articles about Scottish land reform and guidance about running a village hall in this newsletter from Scottish Community Alliance
Borgue Potato Day & Seed Swap Sat 27 Jan 11am-2pm Borgue Public Hall Come along to Borgue Village Hall for the second annual event. Collect your pre-ordered seed potatoes. Try out some new varieties too (available on a first come first served basis). Bring along and swap your surplus seeds (or make a donation). Why … Read more
News on the Galloway National Park. The GNP Association is working towards submitting its application by the deadline at the end of February (see Where it’s at below), and is also in detailed discussions with the three Councils. Your opportunities to find out more: Find out what this bid might mean, and have the option to take … Read more
