The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries and Galloway Council

Travelling family who face being booted out of their home feel "completely let down" by Dumfries and Galloway Council

George and Jenny Allan claim no one from the Scottish Government or the council has been in touch to tell them they lost their appeal

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2022

Helicopter used to remove tonnes of marine plastic from shore near Auchencairn

The airlift followed a joint effort by the Rotary clubs of Dumfries Devorgilla, Kirkcudbright and Dalbeattie, the Solway Firth Partnership, D&G Eco Warriors

Daily Record · Jun 14, 2022

Sixteen selected for senior councillor roles with Dumfries and Galloway Council

Most elected members chosen for these new jobs will earn almost £5,000 more per year than their counterparts

Daily Record · Jun 9, 2022

New leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council's Labour group urges political parties to work together

Linda Dorward was chosen for the lead role just nine days after being elected as a councillor for the first time

Daily Record · May 20, 2022

'We're ruling nothing out': party leaders on who will take control of Dumfries and Galloway Council

The Conservatives are openly inviting talks with opposition councillors about striking a power-sharing deal

Daily Record · May 13, 2022

Former Dumfries Prison governor ditches working with convicts to step into politics

Linda Dorward has been elected to serve on Dumfries and Galloway Council in the latest twist in a very interesting career

Daily Record · May 13, 2022

'Party politics' forced Dumfries and Galloway councillor to quit SNP just months before election

Dougie Campbell says that trust in politicians is "pretty low" at the moment and he wants electorate to be served better

Daily Record · May 12, 2022

Bridge at Old Brig o' Dee at risk as lorry drivers flout the rules

In the latest incident a lorry and low loader carrying farm vehicles was spotted trying to negotiate the bridge.

Daily Record · May 9, 2022

Council action after Scottish polling station 'festooned with Union flags'

A SCOTTISH council has taken action after one of its polling stations was “festooned with Union flags”.

The National (Scotland) · May 5, 2022

Union official demands Dumfries and Galloway Council pays all staff for Platinum Jubilee day off

Unison secretary J'an Andrews is furious over the apparent unfair treatment being meted out to part-time workers

Daily Record · May 3, 2022