First Minister offers Dumfries and Galloway Council 'advisory support' after Kirkcudbright Bridge closure

First Minister offers Dumfries and Galloway Council 'advisory support' after Kirkcudbright Bridge closure

John Swinney has ruled out offering the local authority extra cash to tackle the issue but has suggested other support may be available.

SWINNEY SAYS OUTRIGHT NO TO FINANCING NEW KIRKCUDBRIGHT BRIDGE

Local constituency MSP Finlay Carson has expressed his profound disappointment following the Scottish Government’s outright refusal to provide financial assistance for a new road bridge in Kirkcudbright. Despite writing to the First Minister last week to seek urgent funding for a replacement bridge, which was abruptly closed due to safety concerns, the response from John Swinney has been a categorical denial of any financial support to Dumfries …