The Christmas Lights Switch On is back and it also marks the start of the Lights of Hope. Lights of Hope will extend to the beginning of February to help get us all through the darkest winter months. The event is a partnership between DPAG, D&G Council, Jardine’s and Loreburn Shopping Centre. Entertainment starts at […]
See you all at the Christmas Lights Switch On Read More »
We would like to congratulate Cycling Dumfries on their excellent contribution to helping Dumfries move towards becoming more active travel friendly. They recently published a very comprehensive book called “Missing Links” which was distributed to elected members, council officers and an array of local decision makers. The book, which was funded from a public campaign,
Missing Links achievement Read More »
This summer is shaping up to be a Summer of Active Travel in Dumfries. The public consultations around work that the Council, SWestrans and DPAG have been doing with consultants, Systra, for the past year will start in the winter. The Council have been updating their traffic flow models and carrying out a parking review,
Summer of active travel? Read More »
Culture Radar is a research, support and consultancy practice for the arts, creative and heritage sectors in the UK, and has been commissioned to help establish a Cultural Partnership for Dumfries and Galloway. The Partnership’s role will be to help deliver the Dumfries and Galloway Cultural Strategy, which was approved by the Council’s Communities Committee
Invitation – Cultural Strategy Round Tables on 6th, 7th and 8th June Read More »
A brief update on things DPAG since our last members note at the end of March. Priority Actions Our engagement work with the team at ARUP is nearing its conclusion. The four themed workshops (Town Centre Management, Town Digital, Entertainment & Cultural Offer and Active Travel) have all taken place and were well supported by
DPAG MEMBERS UPDATE: May ’23 Read More »
Hello DPAG Members Since last in touch, we have seen some successes with partners delivering on a few of the projects outlined in the “Dynamically Different Dumfries” document. We have now had our first success in gaining external funding and were very recently awarded just over £11K from the Council-managed Community Led Vision Fund. This
DPAG MEMBERS UPDATE: March ‘23 Read More »
It is heartening to know so many people are working hard today for the future of Dumfries. There is a staggering 97 organisations interested in the town centre now — we have only just begun mapping these projects and there are surely more to come — some of which are well underway, others are small
Working today for a better tomorrow Read More »
DPAG enters a new phase Following the Inaugural General Meeting (IGM) of Dumfries Partnership Action Group (DPAG), the new board of trustees has quickly set to work. Among the 10 trustees appointed, five new faces join five already part of the initial DPAG group. Extensive public engagement went into the Dynamically Different Dumfries project and
Board Update 23.09.22 Read More »
With membership now at 89 people/organisations, the DPAG SCIO launched last night, with an Inaugural General Meeting. Over 40 people attended and the previous Chair, Leah Halliday, presented an overview of the activities and achievements so far, with the unconstituted organisation. A vote was held for 10 trustee vacancies, with 10 nominations, and the following
Just a friendly reminder that our very first Dumfries Partnership Action Group AGM is tomorrow! Our Inaugural General Meeting of Dumfries Partnership Action Group (DPAG) will be held at the Loreburn Hall, Newall Terrace, Dumfries DG1 2HP, on Wednesday 17th August 2022 from 7pm. We rely on our members to participate and share their views,
Inaugural General Meeting is tomorrow! Read More »
