Dumfries and Galloway Council met today (Monday 1 June) to elect a new Convener/Depute Leader (Civic Head).
Councillors agreed to elect Councillor Tracey Little to the role.
The special meeting of Full Council was called following Councillor Katie Hagmann’s resignation as Convener of the council.
Cllr Hagmann resigned after being elected MSP for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley at the Scottish Parliament Election last month.
She will continue to fulfil her duties as a ward councillor until the Scottish Local Government elections on 6 May 2027.
As Convener/Depute Leader (Civic Head), Cllr Little will chair Full Council and deputise for the Leader when required. In the Civic Head part of the role, Cllr Little will also represent the council at corporate civic and ceremonial events across Dumfries and Galloway.
Cllr Tracey Little will continue to fulfil her existing roles of Dumfries Provost and Chair or the council’s Education, Skills and Community Wellbeing Committee.
Dumfries and Galloway Council Depute Convener (Leader), Councillor Stephen Thompson, said:
“Katie has served as Convener with commitment, dignity and care for our region.
“On behalf of the council, I thank her for her service and wish her well in her new role as MSP.
“The role of Convener is important to the work of Full Council and to how we represent Dumfries and Galloway.
“I warmly welcome Cllr Little to the role of Convener/Depute Leader (Civic Head).
“I know Tracey will carry out the role with fairness, respect and a strong commitment to our communities.
“I look forward to working with Cllr Little in the best interests of people across our region.”
Newly elected Convener/Depute Leader (Civic Head), Councillor Tracey Little, said:
“It is an honour to be elected Convener/Depute Leader (Civic Head) of Dumfries and Galloway Council.
“I will carry out the role with fairness, respect and commitment to our region.
“As Convener, I will do my best to support the conduct of council business in a fair and respectful way.
“As Depute Leader, I look forward to supporting the Leader and working with councillors and officers across the council.
“I am proud to take on this role and to play my part in representing Dumfries and Galloway.”