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.
Elected members have approved updated plans to guide the delivery of affordable housing across Dumfries and Galloway, helping to support communities, tackle housing need and drive economic growth.
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.
Service users at Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Stranraer Activity and Resource Centre (ARC) are celebrating after playing their part in a Guinness World Records achievement as part of the world’s largest online music quiz.
Dumfries Activity and Resource Centre (ARC) celebrated its 60th anniversary in style with a vibrant Blue and Gold Ball at the Cairndale Hotel on Saturday 2 May.
