Kinship Care Week is an opportunity to recognise the families across our region who open their homes and hearts to care for children when their parents are unable to do so. In Dumfries and Galloway, kinship care plays a vital role in helping children stay connected to the people, places and relationships that matter most.
Dumfries and Galloway Council is set to deliver two important road safety improvement schemes this March, responding directly to community concerns and supporting safer travel for residents, parents, children and road users across the region.
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Roads Service has strengthened its operational fleet with the purchase of two gully cleaning units and four street sweepers, delivering a significant upgrade in capability across the region.
Public Protection Week runs from 23–27 February, and Dumfries and Galloway Council is working alongside partners across the Public Protection Partnership to raise awareness of key local safeguarding issues.