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.
Our council will provide a single payment of £87.50 per child to help cover the cost of meals while schools are closed from Thursday 2 July 2026 to Wednesday 19 August 2026. This is available to all eligible families registered for Free School Meals on financial grounds. The payment covers 35 weekdays across the school holidays at a rate of £2.50 per day.
A local lip-reading group supporting people with hearing loss has received national recognition at the National Adult Learning Awards 2025, held at the Scottish Parliament on 29 January.
