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02/11/2026

Councillors discussed public service reform and pressures facing adult social care at a special meeting of Full Council today.

You can read more about the decisions made on the Latest News section of our website:
https://www.dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk/news/2026/council-agrees-use-recovery-funding-reduce-adult-social-care-budget-pressure

https://www.dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk/news/2026/council-sets-out-position-public-service-reform

Dumfries and Galloway Council has agreed its response to the Scottish Government’s proposals for local governance reform.

30/10/2026

🚗 Travelling around Dumfries in November? Please allow extra time for your journey.

Two sets of works will affect local roads:

🚦 Whitesands

➡️ 2 to 6 November: three-way temporary lights near Bank Street
➡️ From 9 November for one week: two-way temporary lights near New Bazaar Car Park

These are for ground investigation works ahead of the next phase of the Whitesands Project.

🚧 A780 Laurieknowe and Cassalands

➡️ Laurieknowe: 9 to 11 November, 8am to 5pm
➡️ Cassalands: 12 to 13 November, 8am to 5pm

Road closures and signed diversions will be in place for essential resurfacing.

Please follow local signage, plan ahead and allow extra time. Thank you for your patience while these works are carried out.

30/10/2026

This Sunday, join the community at Crichton Memorial Church, Dumfries, for the Festival of Remembrance, as we come together to honour and remember the men and women who have served our country.

This year’s Festival will place a special focus on the contribution of women who have served, and continue to serve, in our Armed Forces and wider community.

The evening will feature local performers, special guests and community groups for a moving programme of reflection and remembrance.

📅 Sunday 1 November, 7pm
📍 Crichton Memorial Church, Dumfries
🎟️ Free and open to everyone

29/10/2026

🎨 Looking for something to do this weekend?

Impressive Editions opens at Gracefield Arts Centre in Dumfries this Saturday, 31 October, showcasing work by Southwest Scotland Printmakers.

More details: 👉 https://orlo.uk/6opmL

29/10/2026

📢 Customer Experience Review survey. Tell us about your experience of contacting and accessing council services.

Complete the survey by Sunday 15 November: https://orlo.uk/sPkAL

29/10/2026

If you are staying on at school or post-compulsory education, then you might be eligible for some financial support via the Education Maintenance Allowance. Check out our website or email [email protected] for more information

28/10/2026

An important task as we head into fireworks season

As we near the 5th of November, community officers have been out across the region with colleagues from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Trading Standards Scotland carrying out checks at fireworks retailers to ensure they meet legal safety standards.

The checks are part of a broader community safety response to ensure that fireworks are used responsibly and safely minimizing any potential harm or nuisance.

28/10/2026

🎃♻️ Green Libraries Week may be drawing to a close, but there’s still time to Scare, Share and Wear.

As we mark the final day of Green Libraries Week, one simple way to keep the spirit of reuse going is to give a pre-loved Halloween costume another outing.

Until 31 October, you can donate, swap or simply take a costume from our Scare, Share and Wear rails at:

👻 Ewart Library, Dumfries
👻 Stranraer Library
👻 Kirkconnel Library
👻 Lockerbie Library
👻 Dalbeattie Library

No costume to swap? No problem – you can simply take one.

A greener Halloween and another chance for a costume to scare. 🎃

28/10/2026

🌳 Path closures at Blairmount Park

A small number of woodland paths at Blairmount Park are temporarily closed following damage caused by the recent storms.

Our teams are carrying out essential tree works to make the affected areas safe. We hope to complete the work and reopen the paths by the end of this week, weather permitting.

⚠️ If you're visiting the park, please follow the signs and do not cross any barriers around the affected paths.

Thank you for your patience while we carry out this important work, and we're sorry for any inconvenience.

28/10/2026

The month of October is Domestic Abuse Awareness month; but all year round, partners across Dumfries and Galloway work hard to support people who have experienced violence and other forms of abuse. Women in particular are at higher risk, but support is available through local services like Women's Aid. If you or someone you know is at risk of domestic abuse, please consider seeking support by calling the numbers below.

Dumfriesshire and Stewartry Women's Aid: 01387 263052 or 07710 152772
Wigtownshire Women's Aid : 01776 703104

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English Street
Dumfries
DG12DD

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+443033333000

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