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Dumfries and Galloway Council looking to tackle "blight" of empty and abandoned buildings

A new strategy aims to reuse vacant land and invest in places which need it most

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Dumfries and Galloway Council reduces carbon footprint for fourth year running

While the move away from fossil fuels and switching to renewable energy sources continues, the council’s progress is slowing up

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Dumfries and Galloway Council to turn down heating in buildings to cut energy bills

The local authority is looking at turning the temperature down from 21 to 18 degrees celsius

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Former Dumfries and Galloway councillor wins second battle with residents over Dalbeattie housing development

David James has succeeded with the latest part of his proposal to build 12 homes near Barhill Road

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New Dumfries and Galloway Council chief executive says aspirations and views of young people will be heard loud and clear

Dawn Roberts says she has been hugely impressed by the work carried out by the region's youth council

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Multinational fertiliser firm extracting peat in planning breach, documents allege

A MULTINATIONAL which extracts peat from a site in Dumfries and Galloway has been doing so “in breach of...planning permission,” local authority…

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Dumfries and Galloway Councillors back campaign against tax dodgers

The local authority has agreed to align with Councils For Fair Tax Declaration

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Dumfries and Galloway Council making preparations for winter weather

A review of grit bin provision across the region will be carried out after councillors raised concerns about gritting on roads and pavements

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Three Dumfries and Galloway councillors call for new high school for Castle Douglas

The three local representatives expressed concerns about the condition of the current building following a recent visit

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Homeless charity warns of 'tragedy' ahead amid housing problems in Dumfries and Galloway

Shelter Scotland is raising awareness about the high number of people, including many children, finding themselves homeless

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Hefty bill for Dumfries and Galloway Council election

Council officers recommend dipping into cash reserves to pay six-figure costs

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£5m budget overspend raises alarm bells for Dumfries and Galloway Council

Sky high inflation is to blame for the council struggling to balance the books

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Garden waste collection scheme is 'high-risk', says Dumfries and Galloway Council chiefs

The cost of living crisis means that implementing the project now could lead to financial problems for the council

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Dumfries and Galloway Council draws up contingency plan ahead of potential bin collectors strike

Waste workers are set to walk out for eight days in September, although a new pay offer was made to unions on Monday

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New Dumfries and Galloway Council chief executive officially takes up post

Dawn Roberts, who previously worked for Cumbria County Council, described taking on the role as "a huge honour"

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Dumfries and Galloway Council's youth work services announces return of Amazing Summer Camps

The camps are making a comeback near Beattock and are set to be as popular as ever

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Dumfries and Galloway Council refuse plans for new house in Borgue

Mark Neill wanted to build the property adjacent to his home at The Soup Kitchen

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£7.2m funding confirmed as work starts on Dumfries regeneration scheme

Minister and other supporters visit as work officially begins on first phase of project to breathe new life into the town centre

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Bid to build a new home next to historic house in Kirkcudbright is branded "inappropriate"

Planning permission was initially refused by Dumfries and Galloway Council – and then the applicant launched an appeal

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Dumfries and Galloway Council rakes in nearly £1.4 million thanks to wedding ceremonies

The amount generated in 2021/22 was almost double the previous year's figure due to the easing of coronavirus restrictions

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A significant jump was recorded by the local authority between the first and second years of the pandemic

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Wedding bells ringing after pandemic generates huge profit for Dumfries and Galloway Council

The local authority revealed that income doubled in one year

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Number of Dumfries and Galloway Council employees off with stress up by 30 per cent

There were 127 members of staff absent due to work-related stress and 146 instances recorded in total

Daily Record

Number of people facing fuel poverty is "seriously frightening" in Dumfries and Galloway

Councillor calls for more action to help householders following release of new report shedding light on people struggling to heat their homes

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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

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