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Dumfries and Galloway Council is delighted to celebrate a landmark moment for our region as internationally renowned actor, and Balmaclellan-born, Sam Heughan announces his significant investment in our region.

Dumfries and Galloway Council has officially launched its early engagement process to explore the potential introduction of a visitor levy scheme.

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.

It’s Recycle Week, the perfect time to rethink what we throw away and rescue more items from the rubbish bin.

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.