Stranraer’s West Pier Closed to Public While Condition Assessments are Carried Out Stranraer’s West Pier has been closed to the public while condition assessments are carried out. Council and elections 28 August 2026
Councillors to Consider Progress on £73.6 Million Investment in Communities Across Dumfries and Galloway Major projects including flood protection, schools, transport improvements and regeneration schemes continue to move forward. Council and elections 25 August 2026
More Affordable Homes and Investment Opportunities Set Out In Updated Housing Plan 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. Housing 25 August 2026
Self-Catering Property Owners Asked to Respond by 7 September The local Assessor is currently carrying out a statutory audit of self-catering properties across Dumfries and Galloway. Housing 7 August 2026
Youth Beatz Festival 2026 On Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June, a capacity crowd descended on Park Farm, Dumfries for the UK’s largest free youth music festival. Youth Work 29 June 2026
