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Councillors elect new Convener/Depute Leader (Civic Head) following Councillor Katie Hagmann’s resignation.

Youth Beatz Festival is back for another year, and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever before. Youth Beatz takes place over a 10-day period, with the Youth Beatz Fringe taking place across every Ward area of Dumfries and Galloway in the lead up to the two main event days on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June at Park Farm, Dumfries.

Summer of Play 2026 and Summer of Sport 2026. We are seeking local third sector organisations to deliver free activities for children and young people during the summer school holidays, from Thursday 2 July to Wednesday 19 August 2026.

Submission calls for fair investment in transport, housing, digital and energy infrastructure.

Year-end report highlights progress in jobs, roads, housing and more.