The depute leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council is taking up a role with South of Scotland Enterprise.
Rob Davidson has joined the organisation’s new natural capital team, which aims to ensure the area’s natural assets are best used to maximise the economic success and wellbeing of the region.
Mr Davidson, who has been an SNP councillor for Abbey ward since 2007, has stood down from his role as chairman of the council’s economy and resources committee and will not stand in May’s council elections.