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SNP take control of Dumfries and Galloway council from Scottish Tories

The SNP have taken over control of Dumfries and Galloway council after the Tory leader quit before a no-confidence vote

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2025

Too 'onerous' to bring in tourist tax on motorhomes, council leaders warn

Charging a visitor levy on wild campers and holidaymakers in motorhomes who do not stay on regulated sites would be “onerous”, council leaders…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 14, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway Council performs U-turn on decision not to collect extra waste from people whose bins weren’t emptied

The local authority will now collect two extra bags from people whose bins weren't emptied on Good Friday or Easter Monday

Daily Record · Apr 21, 2023

Dumfries and Galloway Conservative leader determined to bring stability to the region

Gail Macgregor is set to be appointed council leader and insists "now is the time for calm heads"

Daily Record · Mar 7, 2023

War of words between Dumfries and Galloway's Labour and SNP groups after council administration collapses

SNP leader Stephen Thompson and Labour leader Archie Dryburgh have blamed each other after the Conservatives' budget was voted through

Daily Record · Mar 3, 2023

Tories set to take control of Dumfries and Galloway Council

The Conservatives will sweep into power after the SNP/Labour/Independents coalition collapsed

Daily Record · Mar 2, 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

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The Conservatives have withdrawn from joint working panels in row over council leadership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

Split Dumfries and Galloway coalition hangs onto power - despite opposition claims of disarray

Labour group leader Linda Dorward stepped down as co-leader, with Lib Dems Councillor Richard Brodie appointed deputy to SNP group leader Stephen Thompson

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023

Conservatives claim victory in Mid Galloway and Wigtown West by-election

Richard Marsh saw off the challenge of Ian Gibson of the SNP to take the seat that had been held by Labour's Sandy Whitelaw

Daily Record · Dec 16, 2022