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 2026 Qualifications Scotland (QS) results present a mixed picture, with strong attainment in S4 and some encouraging improvements in S5 attainment.
Residents, community groups, land managers, businesses and organisations are being invited to share their views on biodiversity as part of engagement on Dumfries and Galloway’s draft Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP).