Dumfries and Galloway Council has awarded £270,061 to the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust to deliver the next critical stage in the restoration of Ellisland Farm, the home built by Robert Burns and the birthplace of Auld Lang Syne.
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.
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.
Councillors on the council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee will receive a comprehensive update on the implementation of its Waste, Recycling and Reuse Strategy 2023–2030 at a meeting on 4 November. The report outlines significant progress across key service areas while preparing for major legislative changes in the waste sector.
Dumfries and Galloway Council is delighted to celebrate a landmark moment for our region as internationally renowned actor, and Balmaclellan-born, Sam Heughan announces his significant investment in our region.
