Thank you to Seán O’Toole, Ward Officer Nith Ward for the following info:

Dumfries and Galloway Council continues to face huge challenges with more budget cuts a reality over the next three years. Forecasts of our budget show that the Council can expect to have £49 million less to spend on services and resources. This is nearly 15% of our current budget over that period and is in addition to almost £106 million that has been cut since 2010.

The Council’s agreed budget timetable required Council officers to prepare a summary of options to close the Council’s funding gap for 2020/21. These options have been prepared to be used in a stakeholder engagement programme, throughout November and December 2019. Full information is available at www.dumgal.gov.uk/budget.

Nith Ward Community Conversation

In Nith Ward we are hosting a Community Conversation ‘Drop In’ between 4pm and 8pm on the 19 November 2019 in DGOne, Leisure Centre, Dumfries which I hope that you are able to attend. A member of our Senior Management Team will be available to provide you with information on our Council’s Budget, discuss any ideas or concerns that you may have and support you to ensure that you are able to participate and have your say.