News News and updates from Dumfries and Galloway Council

The result for the Ward 1 (Stranraer and The Rhins) by-election took place on Thursday 20 November.

Dumfries and Galloway Council has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance approach to the abuse of staff, following an update to the council’s Enabling and Customer Services Committee today (18 November).

Have your say on budget savings and income-generation priorities before the consultation closes on Sunday 23 November.

Earlier this week, the final Education, Skills and Community Wellbeing Committee of the year met, and got through numerous items of business.

Dumfries and Galloway Council is working with short-term let owners as the time is approaching to renew licences. This affects around 1700 license holders across the region, with the majority of renewals required in early 2026.