The former leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council is calling on her replacement to complain to the Scottish Government about being short-changed in funding.
Labour Councillor Linda Dorward had been co-leader of administration with SNP councillor Stephen Thompson – until party political differences led to the coalition falling apart last month.
The Conservative group has since taken charge and new council leader Gail Macgregor is tasked with trying to reduce a £13m budget gap, while providing as many services as possible in these tough economic times.
