The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries and Galloway Council

Political rows spill over as Conservatives take charge of Dumfries and Galloway Council

SNP and Labour at each other's throats, while the Independent group splits up

Daily Record · Mar 8, 2023

Tories take control of Scottish council as Labour blamed for playing 'games'

THE Conservatives have taken control over a Scottish council after Labour’s “constitutional games” were blamed for the collapse of the ruling…

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023

Controversial plans for Crichton "care campus" submitted to Dumfries and Galloway Council

The £45 million Ladyfield proposal would feature up to 350 homes as well as a primary school, shops and a health centre

Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway Council's coalition crumbles after less than a year

Disagreements over financial plans saw council leader and SNP leader Stephen Thompson step down on Tuesday with Tory leader Gail Macgregor set to take over

Daily Record · Mar 2, 2023

Unelected members of public could scrutinise work of Dumfries and Galloway Council

Councillors have been asked to consider the appointment of lay members to the audit, risk and scrutiny committee

Daily Record · Feb 27, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway Council employees could get extra day off for King Charles III's coronation

If approved, it would be the third additional day off in just 11 months following the Queen's Jubilee celebrations and Her Majesty's state funeral

Daily Record · Feb 23, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway councillor disappointed in lack of progress on sign language plan

Councillor Denerley discussed the matter via an interpreter at the council’s communities committee meeting.

Daily Record · Feb 17, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway councillors back fight for more funding from Scottish Government

Dumfries and Galloway Council faces a shortfall of £13m this year to provide services in the region – and nearly £40m over the next three years

Daily Record · Feb 10, 2023

'Secret renegotiation' leads to political split within Dumfries and Galloway Council

The Conservatives have withdrawn from joint working panels in row over council leadership

Daily Record · Feb 9, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway Council facing fresh strike threat after unions submit 12 per cent pay claim

Unison, GMB and Unite have submitted a joint claim for 2023/24 and warned the Scottish Government and Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) not to use staff as a “political football”

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023