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Dumfries and Galloway Council has retained the Investing in Volunteers Quality Standard for a further three years following a rigorous assessment by Volunteer Scotland.

Plans to explore the potential introduction of a Visitor Levy in Dumfries and Galloway are set to be considered by elected members next week, as the council looks at new ways to support the region’s visitor economy and invest in local infrastructure.

Friday 5 June will see the doors of the new school open to pupils for the first time.

Councillors elect new Convener/Depute Leader (Civic Head) following Councillor Katie Hagmann’s resignation.

Councillors are to consider the findings of a detailed review of Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across Dumfries and Galloway, looking at how the service can be adapted and potentially restructured to meet future needs.