Dumfries & Galloway Council

Dumfries and Galloway Council has published three research reports that offer insight into population challenges and inform action to sustain local communities. Funded by the Scottish Government through its Addressing Depopulation Action Plan and Fund, the research was carried out by the council in

Dumfries and Galloway Council has outlined an ambitious and strategic programme to tackle long-term empty homes across the region, as councillors prepare to consider the new Empty Homes Plan 2026–2031. The plan builds on commitments made through the Local Housing Strategy and the Housing Emerg

Efforts to regenerate nine towns in the south of Scotland have taken a major step forward with the publication of proposals developed by volunteer-led teams.

A campaign has been launched to encourage people to make their home in Dumfries and Galloway in response to a population decline that has seen numbers fall from 148,000 to 145,000 in recent years. Latest figures reveal a complex demographic picture. Like many rural areas, the region’s populati

A new community group helping shape the largest regeneration project in Dumfries and Galloway’s history has held its inaugural meeting.

The £68.6 million Whitesands Project in Dumfries, combining major flood defences with significant public realm improvements, is set to start in Spring next year after receiving approval by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Work is progressing at a new £4.1 million development that will deliver nine new homes and a housing office hub in Stranraer.

Residents in Lochside are being encouraged to join a new group and help shape the next stage of one of the largest regeneration projects in Dumfries and Galloway. The £130 million transformation of Lochside is being delivered in partnership with the local community, the council, and Wheatley H

Dumfries and Galloway Council has set out an ambitious agenda to deliver high-quality affordable homes and sustainable development across the region.

Three Scottish local authorities have been named on a seven-strong shortlist from across the UK for the APSE Overall Council of the Year Award.

The first ever South of Scotland Heat Networks Prospectus has been launched - highlighting a series of significant economic, environmental and social benefits these networks could deliver.

Dumfries and Galloway Council’s pioneering work to address the housing emergency in the region has been recognised, winning the Innovation in Housing category at the prestigious 2025 Municipal Journal Awards held in London. Selected as one of just six finalists from across the UK, officers fro

An event is being held next week giving residents the opportunity to see the ambitious regeneration plans for Lochside.

Two turf-cutting ceremonies marked the start of new investment and homes in the west of Dumfries and Galloway by Wheatley Group last week. 

Dumfries and Galloway Council has agreed a new administration with immediate effect. Councillor Katie Hagmann was elected convener, depute leader and civic head. Councillor Stephen Thompson was elected leader and depute convener.