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As part of Challenge Poverty Week 2026, Dumfries and Galloway Council is encouraging residents to support their local foodbanks by taking part in a region-wide food drive from Monday 5 to Sunday 11 October.

Dumfries and Galloway Council has agreed a series of principles to guide its engagement with the Scottish Government’s proposed programme of public service reform.

Detailed design, investigations and cost work would inform future decision on construction.

Councillors to consider medium-term financial strategy and framework for managing council-wide change.

Major projects including flood protection, schools, transport improvements and regeneration schemes continue to move forward.