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Plans to create more affordable homes, help prevent homelessness and bring empty properties back into use across Dumfries and Galloway are set to be considered by councillors next month.

Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Social Work Services Committee has heard how early intervention and prevention services are helping improve outcomes for children, families and vulnerable households across Dumfries and Galloway, while work continues to address significant national pressures facing social work services.

The local Assessor is currently carrying out a statutory audit of self-catering properties across Dumfries and Galloway.

Dumfries and Galloway Council has appointed Charles Rocks as its new Chief Social Work Officer following a robust internal matching process.

Dumfries and Galloway Council has marked the start of construction on the Whitesands Flood Protection Project with a ground breaking ceremony at Greensands.