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The Latest Breaking News from Dumfries and Galloway Council

Sixteen selected for senior councillor roles with Dumfries and Galloway Council

Most elected members chosen for these new jobs will earn almost £5,000 more per year than their counterparts

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Rainbow alliance administration takes control of Dumfries and Galloway Council

SNP and Labour have formed a coalition again, with support from one Lib Dems councillor and several independents

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'A very bumpy road ahead' for Dumfries and Galloway Council, warns opposition group leader

Councillor Gail Macgregor says that the region has been let down by the new council administration

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Cross-party collective takes control of Dumfries and Galloway Council

SNP leader Stephen Thompson and Labour leader Linda Dorward have been appointed co-leaders

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Labour take joint control of Scots council – despite Anas Sarwar's coalition ban

SCOTTISH Labour have entered a coalition with the SNP to take joint control of a local authority – despite Anas Sarwar explicitly having…

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New leader of Dumfries and Galloway Council's Labour group urges political parties to work together

Linda Dorward was chosen for the lead role just nine days after being elected as a councillor for the first time

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'We're ruling nothing out': party leaders on who will take control of Dumfries and Galloway Council

The Conservatives are openly inviting talks with opposition councillors about striking a power-sharing deal

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Former Dumfries Prison governor ditches working with convicts to step into politics

Linda Dorward has been elected to serve on Dumfries and Galloway Council in the latest twist in a very interesting career

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'Party politics' forced Dumfries and Galloway councillor to quit SNP just months before election

Dougie Campbell says that trust in politicians is "pretty low" at the moment and he wants electorate to be served better

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Bridge at Old Brig o' Dee at risk as lorry drivers flout the rules

In the latest incident a lorry and low loader carrying farm vehicles was spotted trying to negotiate the bridge.

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Council action after Scottish polling station 'festooned with Union flags'

A SCOTTISH council has taken action after one of its polling stations was “festooned with Union flags”.

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Union official demands Dumfries and Galloway Council pays all staff for Platinum Jubilee day off

Unison secretary J'an Andrews is furious over the apparent unfair treatment being meted out to part-time workers

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Dumfries and Galloway Council pulls out of Mochrum Fell windfarm hearing

The decision not to appear has been branded "regrettable" by a Scottish Government official

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Dumfries councillor gives frank reason for stepping down after nearly three decades

Well-liked elected member David McKie has served the region for 27 years

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Dumfries and Galloway Council admits rising costs delaying essential repairs to Gatehouse potholes

The local authority has been under increasing pressure recently to sort out crumbling road surfaces, particularly in Gatehouse where Ken McConnell fell after his wheeled walking aid caught in a hole

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Meet your candidates for the Lochar ward in 2022 Dumfries and Galloway Council elections

Five hopefuls are competing for four spots in the ward

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Four senior Dumfries and Galloway Council officials receive six figure salaries in 2020/21

Gavin Stevenson, who has since retired as chief executive, received more than £150,000 according to the TaxPayers’ Alliance’s “town hall rich list”

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Dumfries and Galloway Council announces new chief executive

Dawn Roberts, who currently works for Cumbria County Council, will take on the role in July 2022

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Dumfries and Galloway Council grants Legion Scotland freeman status to mark 100th anniversary status

A public parade on Saturday was followed by the official ceremony at the Crichton Memorial Church

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Dumfries and Galloway councillor claims frustrated locals have been fixing potholes themselves

Andrew Wood says he has seen people carrying out repairs as they have given up waiting on the council to do the work

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Frustrated residents do roads repairs themselves because of Dumfries and Galloway Council lengthy delays

Some roads have still to be resurfaced despite being reported over a year ago

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Dumfries and Galloway Council depute leader to take up role with South of Scotland Enterprise

Rob Davidson will not stand in May's council elections as he takes up a post with the natural capital team

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Dumfries and Galloway Council leader to retire from politics

Elaine Murray and husband and fellow councillor Jeff Leaver are both standing down in May

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"Urban menace" seagulls problem is too big for us, says Dumfries and Galloway councillor

Nith Councillor John Martin fears that Dumfries and Galloway Council will never win the battle with over-populated seagulls

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Motorhome boom could lead to £££ for small businesses and land owners in Dumfries and Galloway

Dumfries and Galloway Council is offering grants for the creation of motorhome parking spots to tap into growing market

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