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Dumfries and Galloway Council has been approved as a Fostering Friendly employer by The Fostering Network, following the approval and introduction of a new policy providing practical support for employees who foster or provide kinship care.

Stranraer’s West Pier has been closed to the public while condition assessments are carried out.

Major projects including flood protection, schools, transport improvements and regeneration schemes continue to move forward.

Plans to create more affordable homes, help prevent homelessness and bring empty properties back into use across Dumfries and Galloway are set to be considered by councillors next month.

The local Assessor is currently carrying out a statutory audit of self-catering properties across Dumfries and Galloway.