SNP Take over Leadership of Dumfries and Galloway Council

SNP takes over Dumfries and Galloway council from Conservatives

The SNP has taken over leadership of Dumfries & Galloway council from the Conservatives following a rebellion in the Tory ranks.

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

SNP TAKE OVER D&G COUNCIL LEADERSHIP

At a special meeting of Full Council today (Monday 16 June), councillors agreed a new administration with immediate effect. In summary: • Cllr Katie Hagmann was elected Convener, Depute Leader and Civic Head. • Cllr Stephen Thompson was elected Leader and Depute Convener. The news comes following today’s resignation of former Convener (Depute Leader/Civic Head) Cllr Malcolm Johnstone and Depute Convener (Leader) Gail Macgregor with immediate eff…

SNP back in power at the council - DNG Online Limited

THE SNP are back in control of Dumfries and Galloway Council following a crunch meeting this afternoon. The Conservatives were booted out of power following two years in charge of the local authority, with councillors voting 16-10 in favour of the Nationalists replacing them (a further 16 elected members abstained from the vote). Annandale North Councillor Stephen Thompson, who previously served as co-leader in 2022-23, is back as council leader…

SNP takes over Dumfries & Galloway council after Conservatives resign

Members chose a new administration at a special meeting on Monday afternoon.