Dumfries Long Term Town Plan

In September 2023 the UK Government launched its 'Long-Term Plan for Towns', supporting 55 UK towns including seven in Scotland as part of the Levelling-Up programme. Dumfries has been selected and will receive £20 million in endowment-style funding over 10 years from 2024/25.

Dumfries Town Board 

Guidance was published in December 2023 on the process for establishing a Town Board to develop and deliver a Long-Term Plan for each town.

Meet the Dumfries Town Board 

The board members are as follows:

  • Richie Nicoll, Managing Director, Ecoclean Solutions Ltd (Chairperson)
  • Rt. Hon. Alister Jack MP
  • Cllr. Maureen Johnstone, Dumfries and Galloway Council
  • Cllr. David Slater, Dumfries and Galloway Council
  • C/Supt. John Cairns, Divisional Commander, Police Scotland
  • Billy Currie, Dumfries and Galloway College
  • Kenny Bowie, Dumfries Chamber of Commerce
  • Lisa Callander-Bone, Include Us
  • Anne-Marie Coulter MBE, Summerhill Community Centre
  • John Caskie MBE, Guid Nychburris Festival Association
  • Laura Thomas, Rosefield Mills Gallery C.I.C.
  • Jamie Milligan, local hospitality businesses
  • Campbell Young, South of Scotland Enterprise
  • John Dowson
  • Dale Graham
  • Tom McAuchtrie

Dumfries Town Board documents 

Dumfries Town Board meetings 

Page last updated: 30/04/2024
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