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People across Dumfries and Galloway are being invited to join thousands of people across Scotland in celebrating the joy of reading on Wednesday 7 October.

The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026, commonly referred to as Awaab’s Law, comes into force on 6 October 2026. The regulations introduce specific timescales for landlords to investigate reports of damp or mould and, where necessary, begin repair work.

Dumfries and Galloway Council has agreed a series of principles to guide its engagement with the Scottish Government’s proposed programme of public service reform.

Dumfries and Galloway Council is deeply saddened by the death of Councillor Archie Dryburgh MBE, a much-respected colleague who devoted many years of his life to public service and to the communities of Dumfries and Galloway.

Young people from across Dumfries and Galloway came together this week to share ideas, develop their leadership skills and help shape the future of sport and physical activity in their schools and communities.