The digital regulation pilot led by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has already identified that between 50 to 60% of businesses advertising on social media could be breaking the law by operating without holding the required waste carrier licence – and people handing over their waste may be contributing to flytipping and other waste crime.
Community
Scottish Women’s Convention 28th March
The Scottish Women’s Convention was set up by the Scottish Executive in 2003 in recognition of the need to ensure women’s voices reached policymakers. We work to ensure that women throughout … Read more
Borgue Place Plan Initial Meeting
There will be an initial meeting to discuss the creation of a Borgue Place Plan on Thursday, 21st March in the Borgue Public Hall at 6:30 p.m. Representatives from D&G … Read more
NFUS National Park Survey
To try and gauge views from the general population, the local branch of the National Farmers Union Scotland has launched a short online survey. This is open to anyone interested … Read more
Cost of Living Website Survey
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 … Read more
Scottish Community Alliance Update
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
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 … Read more
Galloway National Park Workshops
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 … Read more