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Nominations are now open for the Dumfries and Galloway Youth Awards 2026.

Our council will provide a single payment of £25 per child to help cover the cost of meals while schools are closed from Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026. This is available to all eligible families registered for Free School Meals on financial grounds. The payment covers 10 weekdays across the school holidays at a rate of £2.50 per day.

Detailed design, investigations and cost work would inform future decision on construction.

Councillors to consider medium-term financial strategy and framework for managing council-wide change.

Dumfries and Galloway Council spent £84.6 million with suppliers based in the region during 2025/26, while delivering 335 community benefits through council contracts.