School meal debts of £17,000 are to be wiped out to help parents that are struggling financially.
Dumfries and Galloway councillors this week agreed to write-off the debts that have been racked up by parents and carers unable to pay schools back for dinners.
Parents are initially sent a gentle reminder when dinner monies worth £9.50 are due, however further letters continue to be sent as debts mount, and sheriff officers can even be involved to reclaim debts further down the line.
