The fight to prevent discrimination against people in the LGBT community is to be ramped up in Dumfries and Galloway.
The issue was raised at the full council meeting where all members agreed to take proactive steps to protect individuals from abuse and bigotry based on sexual orientation or identity.
Lochar Councillor Tracey Little tabled a motion calling for the council to liaise directly with police chiefs to ensure hate crimes against people in the LGBT community are stamped out.
