Dumfries and Galloway Council today (Friday 19 September) said that its recent contract award for the Whitesands Flood Protection Scheme is an “up to £38 million” agreement covering both design development and potential construction phases – not a confirmed £38 million spend at this stage.
Dumfries and Galloway Council will launch its Budget Consultation 2026/27 in mid-October, inviting residents, staff and partners to share their views on how the council should respond nationwide financial challenges.
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Enabling and Customer Services Committee will consider the Procurement Annual Report for Financial Year 2024/25 at its meeting on Tuesday 16 September.
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Enabling and Customer Services Committee will consider a new Communications Strategy for 2025–2028 and a Lobbying Framework at its meeting on Tuesday 16 September.
Councillor Archie Dryburgh, elected member for Annandale East and Eskdale, has been awarded a prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his exceptional service to local government.
