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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

A fantastic wknd "on the doors" with the Dumfriesshire Posse. People know only @scottishlabour.bsky.social can provide the change that Dumfriesshire needs and deserves. We will do all we can to ensure Dumfriesshire gets that. #MakeBothVotesScotLab 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

After 20yrs of managed decline under the SNP, Dumfriesshire and Scotland need change. The only way to make that happen is to vote for the @scottishlabour.bsky.social in Holyrood and me as your MSP in May. #BothVotesScotLab 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Thank you to Alan and colleagues at #ProstateBuddiesDandG who explained how they support men who have recently been diagnosed with, or are concerned about, Prostate Disease or Prostate Cancer and also made a persuassive argument for PSA screening. Fantastic work💜 #EarlyInterventionSavesLives

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

A hustings with a difference at #DunscoreChurchEcoGroup last night in #DunscoreChurch I really enjoyed the reciprocal & respective discussions via the table based groups. A great idea. Thank you for inviting me 💜 #FairtradeCommunity

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

In Collin on Friday ...it's a case of schoolbags v potholes. I know what residents want their taxes spent on and they want Change with @scottishlabour.bsky.social #BothVotesScotLab🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Postal votes are dropping now in Dumfriesshire. The Tory vote is tanking here & the only party that can beat the SNP is @scottishlabour.bsky.social Elect me as your MSP & I will turn the potential here into real influence and energy in Holyrood. #MakeBothVotesScotLab on May 7th🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Another good day out on the doors in Gretna. All to play for here ...... and great that residents are pleased to talk to a candidate face to face and are listening to the case for change with @scottishlabour.bsky.social #GiveUsFive🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

In Edinburgh for our Manifesto launch yesterday👇 Manifesto 2026 - Scottish Labour share.google/kJ5LaipPSogb... There's a South of Scotland version too👇 scottishlabour.org.uk/wp-content/u... After 20yrs of SNP incompetence only @scottishlabour.bsky.social can fix their mess #GiveUsFive🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 12/04/2026

Out listening to residents in Langholm today No support for the same old, same old from the SNP They're scunnered at being left behind & ready for change with @anassarwar.bsky.social & @Scottish the only party that can beat the SNP here For genuine change #MakeBothVotesScotLab26 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Linda Dorward Scottish Labour Candidate for Dumfriesshire out campaigning in Langholm with fellow Scottish Labour Cllrs Archie Dryburgh and Sean Marshall.

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

So good to spend a Saturday morning supporting the #TheUsual_Place & #LionsClubsDumfries Thanks to DGC Community Payback posse for the amazing bird box Great to see public and 3rd sector collaboration for the benefit of our community Thanks for the invite 🥰 #CommunityMatters

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Lovely to be out listening to residents in Heathhall, who are glad to see and speak to a candidate. No sign of a surge of support for the SNP here. Rather the opposite, people are sick of almost 20yrs of stagnation & want a #NewDirection with @scottishlabour.bsky.social #BothVotesScotLab26🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

The Leader of my party @anassarwar.bsky.social has the ambition and vision to commit to dualling the A75/77. This would be a £5bn economic game changer for SW Scotland. For 20yrs the SNP have ignored Dumfriesshire, only @scottishlabour.bsky.social will realise our potential. #BothVotesScotLab26🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Out 'on the doors' in a very sunny Sanquhar, around Deer Park Ave. People here feel ignored & left behind by the SNP and want change that sticks and benefits ordinary working people. They recognise @scottishlabour.bsky.social is the Party to make that happen #BothVotesScotLab26🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Women represent 51.4% of the population of Scotland. I'm proud to be the @scottishlabour.bsky.social, and only woman, constituency candidate for Dumfriesshire. 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #DumfriesCourier

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Beating Storm Dave, out listening to residents in Mosspark today. People just want better public services, fair pay, lower living costs and improved housing security. They also recognise that hasn't happend after 20yrs of the SNP. For change that sticks. #BothVotesScotLab26🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

A lovely day for door-knocking in Georgetown and listening to residents. I will always be focussed on local issues that matter to people here. If you want a strong voice in Holyrood to promote Dumfriesshire and realise its potential #MakeBothVotesScotLabMay26🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Great to be out listening to residents with the Annan 'posse' today in Annerley Rd area. People are scunnered by the lack of interest, lack of investment and stagnation in Dumfriesshire with the SNP and are voting for change with @scottishlabour.bsky.social #BothVotesScotLabMay26🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

That's my papers formally lodged as the Scottish Labour candidate for Dumfriesshire for the Scottish Parliamentary Elections on 07 May. @scottishlabour.bsky.social is the only party that can beat the SNP here and deliver the change Dumfriesshire needs. #BothVotesScotLabMay26🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

An NHS Dentist is a fundamental right not a luxury. The SNP have destroyed that. @scottishlabour.bsky.social will fix their mess, putting NHS Dentists back in Dumfriesshire 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

Braving horizontal rain, out today in Calside, where residents agree this area needs a strong voice at the Holyrood table to ensure we get the investment to realise our potential. They also agree I have a very strong voice 📢 🗳 Both votes @scottishlabour.bsky.social on 07 May🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 28/03/2026

Out and about in Dumfries today. Voters know only @scottishlabour.bsky.social can beat the SNP here. Reform are just a noise and the Tories have no credibility. If you want change delivered in Dumfriesshire as opposed to more empty promises #BothVotesScotLab26🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Thank you @ellislandset.bsky.social for inviting Dumfriesshire Candidates to visit today. As a Candidate I'm committed to supporting Saving The Home of Auld Lang Syne and if elected I would continue to champion this vital part of our local & national heritage 👇 share.google/a6yvfrUIZPztEJ…

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Out doorknocking in Nith ward today with fellow Labour and @thefabians.bsky.social women,lovely. Warm welcomes on a cold but sunny day. Residents here agree that after 20yrs of stagnation under the SNP Dumfriesshire needs change and a #NewDirection #VoteScotLab26🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

In Dumfriesshire police on the beat are an endangered species. The SNP have cut police numbers here by almost 30% from 512 in 2013 to 354 today. The SNP call that reform, I call it abandonment - of communities, residents and safety. @scottishlabour.bsky.social 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿have a plan that will fix that 👇

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Out around Margaret Drive in Lockerbie today, where working people are fed up paying more and seeing no benefits for them or their families. Unlike the SNP @scottishlabour.bsky.social will invest here for working people and the economy. For the change Dumfriesshire desperately needs #VoteScotLab26🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Out today in a sunny Gretna listening residents, who were united in their belief that Dumfriesshire has been forgotten by the SNP @scottishlabour.bsky.social are committed to investing in this area If you elect me I would fight every day to make that happen #VoteScotLab26🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Almost 37% of DandG residents are affected by fuel poverty. This will directly assist residents in Dumfriesshire not connected to mains gas and already under pressure due to the lack of a cap on heating oil. Welcome news🌹 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2593934...

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Keir Starmer announces fuel support for rural Scots as costs soar from Iran war

Sir Keir Starmer has announced a £53 million support for households reliant on heating oil as the Iran war causes prices to soar.

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Momentum is on the side of @scottishlabour.bsky.social only we can beat the SNP in Dumfriesshire. The Tories have lost all credibilty and people are seeing through the empty rhetoric of Reform. #VoteScotLab26🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Out listening to residents in Summerpark. They're pleased to see a live candidate to discuss our crumbling roads and infrastructure. @scottishlabour.bsky.social would fund Local Government fairly to fix this SNP mess. If you want to get Dumfriesshire moving again🚜🚛🚗 #VoteScotLab26 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Only @scottishlabour.bsky.social can fix the workforce crisis the SNP have created in our NHS. Using one principle: "If you Train Here, You Stay Here". After 20yrs in government the SNP are not capable of running a raffle. If you want an NHS that works for you #VoteScotLab26🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Today was not a day for political polemic, but for putting differences aside and standing together against racisim in Dumfries. In D&G our diversity is our strength 💪 @scottishlabour.bsky.social will always maintain a zero tolerance approach to racisim. Proud to represent that today 🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Out in Langholm yesterday talking to residents Q: After 19 yrs of the SNP how many buses go direct from Langholm to Dumfries A: NONE 😱THEY ALL GO VIA CARLISLE To get 🚌 that work for you, vote for the only party that will fix yet another SNP mess 🗳 @scottishlabour.bsky.social in May🌹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Cllr Linda Dorward Scottish Labour MSP Candidate for Dumfriesshire and Cllr Carolyne Wilson for Annandale North out campaigning in Langholm

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

I'm standing to be the MSP for Dumfriesshire in the Scottish Parliament Elections in May, so I can put the priorities of local residents first. Every donation helps. Please consider donating if you can. Thank you 🌹 Elect Linda Dorward for Dumfriesshire May '26 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/linda-dorw...

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

In Calside Dumfries today doorknocking, as we are focussed on listening to residents' concerns. Reform have no candidates, plans, policies or ambition for Dumfriesshire. If you want someone who gets things done, vote for me as your MSP & @scottishlabour.bsky.social in May this year. #ScotLab26🌹

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Out in Kelloholm today. A community left behind after 19yrs of the SNP failing local GP & Dental services. In a village with an ageing population and marked health inequalities this is a disgrace. Vote @scottishlabour.bsky.social in May for a plan to fix the NHS that actually works 💪🌹

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

@scottishlabour.bsky.social were out listening to Locharbriggs today. We heard that they're fed up with the managed decline of this wonderful community after 19 yrs of the SNP. Vote for me as your MSP & I will ensure Locharbriggs gets the investment it deserves. #ANewDirection🌹 #VoteScotLab26

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

The sun was out in Locharbriggs, & people were pleasantly surprised to actually speak to a candidate. @scottishlabour.bsky.social is listening to Locharbriggs; the SNP have failed here. Only we can undo 19 yrs of their under investment & get stuff done. #Communitymatters #votescotlab26🌹

Linda Dorward Scottish Labour & Co-op Parliamentary candidate for Dumfriesshire & Neil Carruthers Scottish Labour acrivist doorknocking in Locharbriggs

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

Ballots close on 19 February and I am asking for your #1 vote in the South Scotland regional list selection for Scottish Labour. We need creativity, energy and drive, translsted into real influence in Holyrood and not only experience but the willingness to adapt to a changing world.

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

DG Labour Group Leader #CllrCarolyneWilson and myself as Depute Leader refuse to accept the SNP Government proposed budget for Dumfries & Galloway Council which equates to cuts to vital services for all residents. Our motion passed unopposed. #LabouMakingLocalDemocracyWork🌹

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

A great 'Pancake Afternoon' at #LocharbriggsCommunityCentre with the talented Locharbriggs Primary P7 'singers' 👏 Great food & great company, inc. #JoanneJohnstone from #DumfriesTownBoard. All in all, a perfect Friday afternoon🥞🥞🥞🥞 Thank you for inviting me #communitymatters 💜

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

A warm welcome today in Eastriggs, a villlage famous for contributing to the economy of Dumfriesshire & Scotland. But after 19 yrs of the SNP it's been hollowed out; no local police, no GP & fewer amenities. Eastriggs needs #ANewDirection #VoteScotLab26 🌹

Scottish Labour recieved a warm welcome on a cold day in Eastbriggs

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Door knocking in Locharbriggs today. People are rightly scunnered by the lack of investment in their community, buses to Locharbriggs stopping at 20.30hrs and the stagnation of Dumfries town centre. They deserve more than being left behind. Time for a #NewDirection🌹 #ScotLab26

Linda Dorward Scottish Labour and Co-op candidate for Dumfriesshire door knocking in Locharbriggs.

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

3 months to choose change for Dumfriesshire and Scotland with @scottishlabour.bsky.social #ANewDirection🌹

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

People in D&G are tired of waiting years for hip and knee replacements on the NHS. Labour is the party that created the NHS and will protect and reform it to remain free at the point of need and be there when YOU NEED IT #SaveOurNHS #VoteScotLab26🌹

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

A wonderfully uplifting evening at the Celebration of Achievement Awards for Nithsdale, with #CllrDavieStittAbbey. Huge thanks to @youthworkdg.bsky.social , #GraceRiddet for a fantastic performance and every single guest, attendee and deserving awardee #YouthWorkDG 💜 #WeAllMatter

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

The biggest complaint across Dumfriesshire is potholes. £130m taken from D&G Council by the SNP since 2011 and a demand for £35m more in cuts.The SNP will tax you more whilst starving our communities of funds, that's why our roads don't get repaired. #LetsRebuildDumfriesshire🌹

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

100 Days to save our NHS. Only @anassarwar.bsky.social and @scottishlabour.bsky.social can provide the #NewDirection Dumfriesshire and Scotland deserve #ScotLab2026🌹

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Out in Port St, Annan today, thank you for taking the time to talk. People are "scunnered" with the lack of investment in this area by the SNP, which means a lack of jobs, growth & opportunity & with paying more and getting less ... it's time for a #newdirection🌹 #ScotLab26

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Cllr Linda Dorward Lochar Ward. DGC @dorwardlj.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Many people in D&G have concerns re. the COSLA CE 12-23% pay award and any 'knock on' effects for highest paid Council staff, when our lowest paid staff earn £13.06 per hour & we have £30m of cuts to make to our budget. I will always ensure constituents concerns are heard🌹

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