Dumfries and Galloway Council is set to deliver two important road safety improvement schemes this March, responding directly to community concerns and supporting safer travel for residents, parents, children and road users across the region.
Annual Council Tax bills for 2026/27 are now being issued to households across Dumfries and Galloway. Many residents may notice their bill has increased this year. Below, we explain why, how bills are being sent and where to get help if you’re worried about paying.
The Dumfries and Galloway Community Planning Partnership (CPP) has welcomed the publication of a joint inspection report into services for children and young people subject to compulsory supervision orders and living at home with their parents.
Dumfries and Galloway Council is preparing for forthcoming national legislative changes to the way burial rights are granted and renewed in Scotland, following the implementation of Sections 14 and 16 of the Burial and Cremation (Scotland) Act 2016. These provisions come into force on 1 March 2026 and introduce a new framework affecting the duration and renewal of burial rights across the country.
