Dumfries and Galloway Council Budget

Hello Everyone

It is our duty as a Community Council to answer consultations from Dumfries and Galloway Council and they have asked us to let people know about an on line calculator to help collect views on balancing the next budget

Because of 'austerity' they are going to have to cut an estimated £30million from their budget in the next two years and they want everyone to help to make the decisions.

The link to the online simulator is   http://dumgal.gov.uk/budget

There will also be  a drop in session on Thursday 29 November from 2pm to 4.30pm at Lochthorn Customer Service Centre, Edinburgh Road, Heathhall for anyone to attend.

If, like me, you try and fail to make the necessary savings, there is no place to make any comment unless you contact your councillors, MSPs and/or MP

Regards

Jean Muir

Dalswinton Coffee Morning Sat 1st Dec

Daytime Social Club November

Clocks go back tonight

Dates for your diary

Two exciting events for your diary

Friday 26th October Kirkton Hall - Family Prize Bingo. Doors open 7.00pm  Eyes down 7.30pm. Light refreshments and snacks.Proceeds in aid of Kirkton Hall.

Friday 2nd November - Kirkton Hall - Children's Hallowe'en Party  5-6.30pm and Adults' Cocktail Party 7-11pm. Best Costume prizes, dookin' for apples, sticky doughnuts, nibbles, spooky cocktails, scary tunes. All welcome. Free entry

Jean Muir

Secretary Kirkmahoe Community Council

Road closure Kirkton to Dalswinton

Hello Everyone
There will be a meeting of Kirkmahoe Community Council focusing on resilience at 7.30pm on Wednesday 17th October in Kirkton Hall. Diane Irving Davidson who is the new lead officer on resilience will be at the meeting to discuss our plans. Everyone is welcome, but particularly if you have an interest in resilience (emergency planning)

IMPORTANT NOTICE - ROAD CLOSURE
We have received notice that the road between Kirkton and Dalswinton at Maryfield/Douganstyle will be closed from 9am until 5pm from 15th October for up to 5days so BT can put in a broadband box.
The bus will be allowed through and there will be traffic lights after 5pm when the men are not working. We made a strenuous objection and they agreed to the traffic lights at night - they had intended to close the road for the whole duration.
They should be putting up signs this week to warn of the works.

There is a consultation for everyone to put their views using an online survey

Future of Transport in SW Scotland - all types of transport
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/South-West-Scotland-Transport-Study

Regards

Jean Muir
Secretary

Wreath Making Class