Environment – Page 5 – Borgue Community Council

Kerbside Battery Recycling Service

September 6, 2024 by admin

Dumfries and Galloway Council has announced the start date for the Kerbside Battery Recycling Service, an important step toward our commitment to safety, sustainability and environmental protection. Starting next week, … Read more

Borgue Litter Pick

September 2, 2024 by admin

Many thanks to all who turned out for the Borgue Litter Picking session on 1st September. Most of the roads in Borgue were covered and the bags will be collected … Read more

Reminder – Borgue Litter Pick on Sunday!

August 29, 2024 by admin

As the majority of the grass verges have been cut recently we are planning on having a Litter Picking Day on Sunday 1st September 2024 between 1pm to 3pm, meeting … Read more

Lairdmannoch Energy Park Exhibitions

August 26, 2024 by admin

There is a proposal from a company called Wind2 for an Energy Park (wind/solar farm) on land near Lauriston. They are holding public exhibitions in the locations shown in the … Read more

National Park Consultation

August 20, 2024 by admin

We have received documents from NatureScot, the Reporter for the Galloway National Park formal consultation, with information about the consultation process. Click here for more information and to submit your … Read more

Borgue Litter Picking Day – 1st September

September 23, 2024August 19, 2024 by admin

As the majority of the grass verges have been cut recently we are planning on having a Litter Picking Day on Sunday 1st September 2024 between 1pm to 3pm, meeting … Read more

Grants for Tree Planting

July 18, 2024 by admin

Grants of up to £1,000 are available for small-scale tree planting projects in Dumfries & Galloway. Click on the image below for more details.

Galloway National Park Meeting

June 9, 2024June 4, 2024 by admin

There will be a meeting in the Borgue Public Hall on Wednesday, 19th June at 7 p.m. to discuss the proposal for a Galloway National Park. There will be representatives … Read more

Borgue Litter Picking – Sunday, 28th April

April 22, 2024 by admin

Please come along and help pick litter from the road around Borgue. Equipment for picking will be provided.

Beware of illegal waste disposal companies

March 29, 2024 by admin

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.