News News and updates from Dumfries and Galloway Council

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.

Dumfries and Galloway Council is inviting local groups and organisations to apply for funding to deliver exciting, free events as part of the Youth Beatz Fringe Festival 2026, which takes place in the build‑up to the main Youth Beatz event held at Park Farm Showfield on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June.

A statement by Dumfries and Galloway Council regarding DJR Sport Ltd, operator of the Solway Sharks senior ice hockey team.