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
The Solway Coast and Marine Project (SCAMP) has a survey about accessing the Solway coastline. You can participate by following the link in the poster below.
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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
We’re inviting views from environmental organisations, community groups, stakeholders and residents on biodiversity in Dumfries and Galloway. Your views will help us update our Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) and shape how we protect and restore nature across the region. Biodiversity is the variety of all living things – from plants and animals to fungi … Read more
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Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Roads Service has strengthened its operational fleet with the purchase of two gully cleaning units and four street sweepers, delivering a significant upgrade in capability across the region. The investment responds directly to feedback from Roads Service teams, who identified new gully-cleaning and road‑sweeping equipment as one of the top priorities … Read more
Dumfries and Galloway Council voted in December 2026 to proceed with the Whitesands Project in Dumfries, combining major flood defences with significant public realm improvements. The Whitesands Project is a key initiative to safeguard Dumfries from the River Nith flooding while revitalising the riverside area. No Impact on Upcoming Dumfries Fairs As the Whitesands Project … Read more
On 18 March 2026, Dumfries and Galloway Council will introduce FixMyStreet Pro as the new single route for reporting road, pavement and streetlighting defects. This will begin with a two‑week soft launch period, ahead of a wider publicly promoted rollout on 1 April 2026. Reporting issues such as potholes and lighting faults remains one of … Read more
