Long-awaited news could finally arrive next week on funding for a multi-million pound redevelopment of Dumfries Academy.
Dumfries and Galloway Council’s education chiefs, councillors, and school staff and parents have all been patiently waiting on an announcement from the Scottish Government about cash provision for the school redevelopment to go ahead.
The council is banking on the Scottish Government to stump up half the cost of the redevelopment project – which could be in excess of £20m – and Holyrood ministers were expected to confirm a figure six months ago.
