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Service users at Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Stranraer Activity and Resource Centre (ARC) are celebrating after playing their part in a Guinness World Records achievement as part of the world’s largest online music quiz.

Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Social Work Services Committee today (26 May 2026) considered a wide-ranging programme of reports setting out progress, challenges and clear next steps across services supporting children, families and adults across the region.

Businesses across Dumfries and Galloway are being invited to attend Meet the Buyer at The Bridge, Dumfries, this Thursday 21 May, from 9.30am to 12.30pm – a practical event for firms wanting to hear more about public sector contract opportunities and meet the people involved.

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.

Following a comprehensive recruitment process, councillors have appointed Alan Mawson as Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Head of Facilities, Waste and Neighbourhood Services.