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’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.
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.
