D&G Council

ElectHer – Be a Councillor

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Online workshop on Thursday, 3rd September from 7 to 8 p.m. Click on the image below to join. If you are passionate about your local community, we need you! Only 35% of Scotland’s councillors are women, despite us making up 51% of the population. Councillors make a huge difference to the quality of life of … Read more

D&G Draft Biodiversity Action Plan

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This Plan is for anyone who lives in, works with or cares about Dumfries and Galloway’s natural environment.The Plan provides a shared framework for nature recovery, supporting action at all levels — from strategic decision-making to practical work on the ground.Dumfries and Galloway is a place where nature is recovering, connected and resilient. Different people … Read more

Kirkcudbright Bridge Update

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Following recent public engagement events, we wanted to provide an update on progress towards identifying a long-term replacement for Kirkcudbright Bridge and explain the work currently underway. The project remains at an early stage, and no decisions have yet been made on either the preferred location or the final design of a replacement bridge. Click … Read more

Whitesands Project Update

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As the Whitesands Project moves through its first phase of construction, activity continues to increase across the project area. Works are currently progressing at Greensands and Mill Green, with surveys, site investigations and preparatory works helping to pave the way for the construction of new flood protection infrastructure. Click on the image above for the … Read more

Terrific Twos Entitlement

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Have you discovered the big benefits of Early Learning and Childcare? What is Early Learning and Childcare (ELC)? Here’s the really good bit…around a quarter of 2 year olds are entitled to up to 1140 hours of subsidised childcare. This is free to you, funded by the Scottish Government and local authorities like us. That … Read more