New five-year housing strategy and progress on Local Development Plan 3 pave the way for more affordable homes, sustainable growth and thriving communities across Dumfries and Galloway.
Dumfries and Galloway Council has unveiled its new Local Housing Strategy (LHS), a comprehensive plan that outlines the region’s vision, priorities and actions for delivering high-quality housing and related services over the coming years.
The official launch of the £130 million Lochside Masterplan was met with strong community support as over 100 residents gathered at the YMCA centre in Lochside Road to hear from local leaders and partners about the transformational regeneration plans.
Dumfries and Galloway Council has secured £710,000 from the Scottish Government to support the development of two key projects identified in the Stranraer Place Plan.
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s pioneering work to address the housing emergency in the region has been recognised, winning the Innovation in Housing category at the prestigious 2025 Municipal Journal Awards held in London.
