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The Stranraer Marina Expansion project – one of the region’s flagship regeneration investments – has formally progressed to the final stages of the approval process, it was announced today (Friday 6 February) by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Around 12,500 homes and businesses in Dumfries and Galloway are set to benefit from a major investment in gigabit-capable broadband, following the announcement of an additional £18 million through the UK Government’s Project Gigabit programme.

Elected members of the council’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee will consider a report at its meeting on 3 February on the significant progress across its Capital Investment Programme for Quarter 3 (1 October–31 December 2025). The report highlights major infrastructure, education, regeneration, and transport projects moving forward despite the ongoing financial and logistical challenges faced nationally by the construction sector.

After a comprehensive recruitment process, councillors at today’s Employment and Appeals Sub-Committee have appointed two senior officers to permanent positions on the council’s leadership team.

Dumfries and Galloway Council has welcomed the recent letter from Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, confirming the Scottish Government’s renewed commitment to working with local authorities and partners on nature restoration, climate action and sustainable economic development.