COMMUNITY Planning Partners want to understand the views of individuals, families, communities and businesses affected by flooding in Dumfries and Galloway on December 30.

A series of community conversations are set to take place across the region in response to the recent severe flooding that has affected householders and businesses.

They are informal drop-ins, whereby members of the public and businesses can access flood recovery information and engage with representatives from a range of council services and partner organisations.

Organisations, householders and businesses can speak to officers and partners from the council roads and infrastructure, benefits and grants, business support and flood teams; the Scottish Flood Forum; social landlords; and certain utility providers.

The flood recovery community conversations will also involve community resilience groups.

Councillor Archie Dryburgh said: “The flood recovery community conversations are an opportunity for those affected by the recent flooding to seek support and to engage directly with the relevant officers and partner organisations to aid their recovery and to influence how we, as a region, mitigate against future flooding in our communities.

“The support and input of householders and businesses will help us to prepare for future severe weather events.”

Events will take place in the following locations: February 13, Dalbeattie Town Hall, 5-7pm; February 15, Kirkton Village Hall, 5-7 pm; February 20, Tynron Parish Hall, 4-6pm; February 21, The Bridge Dumfries, 6.30-8.30 pm.

Further information is available at www.dumgal.gov.uk/Flood-Recovery-Support.