The Crichton Royal Institution (CRI) Archive has been inscribed onto the UNESCO Memory of the World Register in recognition of its internationally significant record of pioneering mental health care, creativity and patient voice in 19th century Dumfries.
Significant progress has been made on major infrastructure and regeneration projects across Dumfries and Galloway, as councillors reviewed the latest update on the council’s Capital Investment Programme.
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.
