Education chiefs have been left “extremely disappointed” after being short-changed for additional music tuition in Dumfries and Galloway.
The Scottish Government scrapped charges for this extra curricular tuition, which sparked a huge increase in demand and resulted in a waiting list of more than 400 pupils across Dumfries and Galloway.
Holyrood ministers promised local authorities £12 million to provide these additional music lessons for free, with Dumfries and Galloway Council expecting a three per cent share, worth around £360,000, in 2022/23.