How Dumfries plans to spend £20m of 'levelling up' funds (opens original article in a new tab)

Dumfries Town Board has announced £20m in regeneration projects to boost the local economy, restore heritage sites, and increase visitor numbers through various community and infrastructure developments.

• Dumfries Town Board plans to invest £20m in regeneration projects including building repairs, heritage celebrations, and visitor initiatives.
• Projects include converting an empty High Street building into rental flats and commercial space, and renaming the Big Burns Supper as the Dumfries and Galloway Carnival.
• The initiative aims to boost the local economy, create jobs, and increase town centre activity through community involvement and local workforce engagement.