People with an interest in alcohol and licensing issues in Dumfries and Galloway are being invited to apply to join the Dumfries and Galloway Local Licensing Forum.
After months of excitement and preparation, Youth Beatz 2026 is almost here with 40,000 young people expected to attend the UK’s largest free youth music festival on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June at Park Farm Showfield, Dumfries.
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Youth Work Service is calling on young people aged 12–25 to help shape the future of mobile youth work across the region.
Dumfries and Galloway Council is working with short-term let owners as the time is approaching to renew licences. This affects around 1700 license holders across the region, with the majority of renewals required in early 2026.
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.
