News News and updates from Dumfries and Galloway Council

Elected members have approved updated plans to guide the delivery of affordable housing across Dumfries and Galloway, helping to support communities, tackle housing need and drive economic growth.

Notice is hereby given that under Regulation 9 (1) of the Local Authority Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2014 that copies of the unaudited Accounts of Dumfries and Galloway Council, Dumfries and Galloway Council Pension Fund, Dumfries and Galloway Integration Joint Board and South West of Scotland Transport Partnership (SWestrans) the year ended 31 March 2026 will be available for public inspection on our website from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026 both days inclusive.

Significant progress has been made on major infrastructure and regeneration projects across Dumfries and Galloway, as councillors reviewed the latest update on the council’s Capital Investment Programme.

Youth Beatz Festival 2026 will once again bring thousands of young people together for Scotland’s largest free youth music event, celebrating music, community and opportunities for young people across Dumfries and Galloway to get involved in a range of free activities to suit all ages and interests.

Youth Beatz Festival 2026 is delighted to be welcoming a wide range of exciting daytime activities to Park Farm Showfield on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June.