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 a new Communications Strategy for 2025–2028 and a Lobbying Framework at its meeting on Tuesday 16 September.
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.
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.
