Community Council At Kingholm Quay KQCC

05/10/2026

On Saturday, members of Kingholm Quay Community Council and Community Centre as well as the wider community were offered training on how to use a Defibrillator on adults and children and how to manage choking at a bespoke session arranged by the local First Aid Training company, Murray’s First Aid.

Members of the Community Centre committee first suggested the idea after a local resident needed to use the defibrillator that is kept at the Community Centre and wanted local residents to feel confident should they ever need to use it.

We were delighted to be able to fund the training and to support a local business at the same time.
The training was financed by funds from Annandale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Company, disbursing funds on behalf of ScottishPower Renewables Harestanes Windfarm.

05/10/2026

Kingholm Quay Community Council were very pleased to have made a donation of £500 to Solway Support, a not-for-profit community interest company based at Kindar House at Crichton, that provides tailored day support packages for adults aged 16+ with learning and physical disabilities.

We were delighted to be able to support the incredible work they do across the community.
The project was financed by funds from Annandale and Nithsdale Community Benefit Company, disbursing funds on behalf of ScottishPower Renewables Harestanes Windfarm.

14/09/2026

10/09/2026

BUS NETWORK DEVELOPMENT SURVEY

Dumfries and Galloway Council, working in partnership with SWestrans, is undertaking a comprehensive Bus Network Development Project to better understand how bus services are meeting the needs of communities and identify opportunities for improvement.

People across Dumfries and Galloway are being invited to share their views on the future of bus services as part of a major review of the region's bus network.

Details of how to take part, including links to an online survey, are available at:

https://www.dumfriesandgalloway.gov.uk/council-elections/have-your-say/consultations-engagements/dumfries-galloway-bus-network-development-engagement

The closing date of 10 October 2026.

10/07/2026

We are proud to support a new set of anti‑litter signs designed by pupils from Brownhall Primary School. The children created bright, engaging artwork encouraging visitors to keep the riverfront clean over the busy summer months.

Three pupils — Honey Clark, Amiah McLachlan, and Evelyn Magill — had their designs selected and produced as durable metal signs by Border Signs, funded by Kingholm Quay Community Council. These have now been installed along the river walk between Kingholm Quay Harbour and Castledykes Park, where they’ve already been warmly received by residents and visitors.

The project highlights the creativity of local young people and strengthens our shared commitment to caring for the environment in our area. KQCC extends sincere thanks to Brownhall pupils, staff, families, and Border Signs for helping bring this positive community initiative to life.

13/06/2026

A comment from a local resident at a Community Council meeting has literally lit up the cycle path.

Earlier this year a resident mentioned to elected Councillors that the cycle path along the Nith is difficult to use in the evening as well as feeling unsafe due to it not being lit. Councillors took this up for us and we were contacted soon after to tell us that lighting work at the Skatepark was being extended to include the cycle / river path too.

The work was recently completed, with new lampposts from Kingholm Road pavilion to the harbour. They are set to dim during the night to avoid affecting wildlife but can be lit up fully by Emergency Services and Nith Inshore Rescue to support searches on the river.

A lovely example of how suggestions from residents can become positive changes for the community.