Our council will provide a single payment of £87.50 per child to help cover the cost of meals while schools are closed from Thursday 2 July 2026 to Wednesday 19 August 2026. This is available to all eligible families registered for Free School Meals on financial grounds. The payment covers 35 weekdays across the school holidays at a rate of £2.50 per day.
A local lip-reading group supporting people with hearing loss has received national recognition at the National Adult Learning Awards 2025, held at the Scottish Parliament on 29 January.
Community groups, charities, social enterprises and public sector bodies are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for the 2026–2027 People and Place Fund, supporting projects that encourage active and sustainable travel for everyday journeys.
Dumfries and Galloway Council and regional transport partnership SWestrans continue to work closely with local bus operators to refine services across the region, responding to feedback from passengers, communities and councillors.
