Amazing Summer Roadshows 2024! For the 4th year in a row, we're delivering free events for children & families across the region. If you've previously attended a summer roadshow, we want to hear from you. What did you enjoy? What do you want to see added? orlo.uk/RQCAY

SEPA is currently seeking your views on areas at risk of flooding to help shape a risk based, plan led approach to managing flood risk. For more information go to SEPA’s Facebook page 👉 orlo.uk/gVQ8I

Gull season is approaching. They are attracted to urban areas by the ease of access to waste food, the lack of natural predators and the safe nesting sites towns provide.

Find useful info on solutions to reduce and prevent the nuisance caused by gulls 👉 orlo.uk/OLQfr

Good luck to all learners as the 2024 SQA Exam diet starts today. With nearly 40 subjects being studied by over 3,400 students, it is a busy time for pupils, staff & parents/carers. Support is available via school network & online resource. Exam timetable-orlo.uk/CtQpR

This is Lizz Close – a learning assistant at Kirkpatrick Fleming Primary school.

Learning assistants contribute to raising achievement and help in the care of pupils by supporting the learning process. Read about Lizz and her fabulous work here: orlo.uk/0um46

It’s easy to recycle batteries at the kerbside – simply fill your pink recycling bag, seal it when full and leave on top of your general waste or recycling bin (or sack).

Once collected we will leave a new one under your bin lid.

#DontBinYourBatteries

Great efforts by U3A on some of their recent litter-picking that included Brighouse Bay and Carsethorn.

Our Streetscene Team providing equipment and collected the bags. Get involved in #SpringCleanScotland here: orlo.uk/42zR6

It's been a busy month so far for #SpringCleanScotland ! Staff and volunteers have been busy across the region, doing what they can to keep our region litter free – it's a team effort!

Get involved here: orlo.uk/8luhe

#KeepItClean

We are delighted to announce that £80,000 of funding is available for local third sector organisations in D&G to give children and young people a summer to remember.

Applications can be submitted for between £500 and £5,000. Applications and guidance here orlo.uk/xD4N5

Whitesands Riverside Car Park Closure - Please move vehicles as soon as you can.

SEPA have issued a flood warning, stating the Nith will enter the car park this afternoon. The car park is in process of being closed, but we'd ask anyone parked there to move their vehicle please

Our Development Plan Scheme (DPS) sets out the programme for preparing the next Local Development Plan (LDP3).

Find out about progress of the scheme and sign up for future updates: orlo.uk/2G1WS

🚶🚲 Well done to Keir Penpont and Tynron Development Trust on the official opening of Phase 1a of the Penpont to Thornhill Active Travel Path. This is achievement, working with funders, local people and stakeholders to develop and improve the area through focused projects. 🙌

Gull season is approaching. They are attracted to urban areas by the ease of access to waste food, the lack of natural predators and the safe nesting sites towns provide.

Find useful info on solutions to reduce and prevent the nuisance caused by gulls 👉 orlo.uk/9rAIA

♻️ 🪫 You’ll soon be able to recycle household batteries at the kerbside!

We’re providing everyone with a pink battery recycling bag that can be used to recycle all types of household batteries – find out more on our website: orlo.uk/6nOzc

#DontBinYourBatteries

Let's celebrate trans and non-binary people today – International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Visibility is crucial. Everyone in our communities should feel seen through positive and realistic representation, free from discrimination .

For more info:
orlo.uk/tSgXd

We are pleased to advise that waste collection services will operate as normal over the Easter weekend, except for food waste that will not be collected on Good Friday or Easter Monday. Household Waste Recycling Centres will be open as normal - orlo.uk/vyNcP