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Friday 25 July

Welcome to Council News, your fortnightly update from our council.

Our team is always keen to give you updates on the things that matter the most to you.

We also want to share positive stories about things that are happening in your community.

If you have news that you'd like to share – shining a light on an individual, community group or event – we would love to feature them in our Community bulletin.

Please email us at communitybulletin@dumgal.gov.uk with feedback or story ideas and one of our reporters will get back to you.

New Bus Service Timetables Published Ahead of August Changes

Dumfries and Galloway Council and SWestrans have published updated bus timetables ahead of new contract arrangements beginning 7 August. Following a procurement process, 45 long-term contracts have been awarded to local bus operators, with DGC Buses delivering several routes where no suitable operator was secured.

In addition, efforts continue to confirm as many of the region’s 12 commercially operated routes as possible, although neither SWestrans nor the council is responsible for procurement on these routes.

With timetable changes including adjustments to timings and operating companies, passengers are strongly encouraged to review the new timetables prior to travel from 7 August onwards.

Updated bus timetables and operator details are now available on the council’s website. Printed versions will be distributed to bus stops as soon as possible and can also be viewed at local libraries. For further assistance, contact the council’s contact service centre at 030 33 33 3000.

Get Into Summer with the Amazing Summer Roadshow 

Roadshows are free pop-up community events for children, young people and families. With music, outdoor games, sports coaching, creative crafts, virtual reality, youth work and more – there’s something for everyone to get involved in.

The events are taking place in Annandale and Eskdale, Nithsdale, Stewartry and Wigtownshire during July and August. Follow Youth Work Dumfries and Galloway for updates.

Lifelong Learning Art Exhibition in Stranraer

There’s still a chance to catch a vibrant art exhibition in Stranraer, showcasing creativity and expression from adult learners across the Rhins.

Organised by the council’s Lifelong Learning Service, the exhibition brings together a wide range of painting, drawing, collage and mixed media pieces developed through weekly creative sessions. The work reflects personal journeys of confidence, wellbeing and connection through art.

The exhibition is free to attend at Stranraer College and will remain open from 10am to 2pm on Monday 29 July – all welcome.

In the News

We publish all of our press releases from the last 12 months on our website so you can keep up-to-date.

Recent releases include:

• Bus timetables published.
• Council’s Facilities Management Team celebrates award success.

Have Your Say

We welcome your feedback and hold public consultations and information days so that you can take part in decisions that affect you.

Watch Council Meetings

We stream videos of a wide range of council meetings on our YouTube channel.

The council is in summer recess just now, but you can still watch previous meetings to find out the key issues being discussed.