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Dumfries and Galloway Council and Dumfries and Galloway Youth Council came together on Thursday 19 February for the sixth annual Joint Meeting at The Bridge, continuing the region’s commitment to ensuring that young people are actively involved in shaping local policy, services and future priorities.

Whether you're seeking wide-open landscapes, coastal calm or a better work-life balance, Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland offers something special, a region where quality of life comes first.

Dumfries and Galloway is set to host the men’s Tour De France in 2027 as part of the opening stage of the race from Edinburgh to Carlisle, it was announced this evening (Thursday 15 January).

Dumfries and Galloway Council will reveal the initial findings of its 2026/27 budget consultation on 11 December, after 6348 residents, employees and organisations filled in the council’s budget consultation survey – up from 4564 last year – the highest-ever engagement in the council’s budget process.

Have your say on budget savings and income-generation priorities before the consultation closes on Sunday 23 November.