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Councillor
Jim Dempster
Independent / Other councillor for Mid and Upper Nithsdale
Council: Dumfries and Galloway
Term ends: 6 May 2027
Independent / Other
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Role
Chair Planning Applications, Vice Chair Nithsdale Area Committee
Address
Council Offices, English Street, Dumfries, DG1 2DD
Mid and Upper Nithsdale Ward
Where Jim fits into things
Dumfries and Galloway
Constituency
Mid and Upper Nithsdale
Ward
Jim Dempster
Councillor
Mid and Upper Nithsdale
About the role
The responsibility of a councillor is to represent the people within a ward by making decisions on local services and other local issues.
What councillors do
- Make decisions on local services like housing, roads, and parks
- Represent residents' concerns at council meetings
- Help resolve local issues raised by constituents
- Set council budgets and local tax levels
How to influence
- Attend local council surgeries
- Write or email about local issues
- Attend public council meetings
- Join local community groups
Council
Dumfries and Galloway (LC)