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Dumfries and Galloway Council are looking for local residents to take part in two surveys, consulting for the Dumfries and Galloway Poverty and Inequalities Strategy 2027–2032. The refreshed Strategy will build on existing commitments while responding to new and emerging challenges affecting households across the region, including cost-of-living pressures, access to services, and widening inequalities.

Two surveys are now live: one for people with lived experience of poverty or inequality, and one for organisations working directly with affected groups. These surveys will stay open until the end of August.

Survey for people with lived experience of poverty or inequality: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9h0uvVqNZ0imR0h8KnQC3twY79Y3rNFPk7x4r-wUSCRURFJOMU5QRTBSTDZOWTVJRUlEUjkzOTU2MS4u

Survey for organisations working with people experiencing poverty or inequality: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9h0uvVqNZ0imR0h8KnQC3twY79Y3rNFPk7x4r-wUSCRUMTE1NTM4U0RZMUJCTFlYQVVUQUcxVTFYSy4u

A programme of in-person engagement sessions is underway across Dumfries and Galloway, targeting communities and groups most affected by poverty and inequality. These sessions are designed to be informal, supportive, and accessible. Some of the details require to be confirmed and so are subject to change.

TBC: King George V Park, Stranraer, TBC

28 July: South Machars Community Centre, Whithorn, 12 – 3pm

16 July: The Hub, New Galloway, 12 – 3pm

TBC: CD IT Centre, Castle Douglas, TBC

TBC: Community Cafe, St Peters Church, Dalbeattie, TBC

02 July: Dumfries YMCA, Lochside, 1 – 3pm

26 July: Kelloholm Community Café, Hillview Leisure Centre, 10:30am – 1:30pm

TBC: DGMA, High Street, Dumfries, TBC

14 July: Kate’s Kitchen, Annan, 11am – 1pm

TBC: Wamphray Village Hall, TBC

08 July: Eskdalemuir Community Hub, 10am – 2pm