OCTOBER LETTER TO LOCAL LEADERS
Building a Future Beyond Depopulation A video report As autumn arrives, Dumfries and Galloway stands at a crossroads. While Scotland’s population is growing, ours continues to fall—raising national concern about the region’s risk of long-term decline. Few things illustrate the muddle of local politics more than the way two major decisions—the Whitesands project and the rejection of Galloway National Park—went through the “democratic” process, yet failed to deliver on value added or value for money. Capital, like water, continues to flow out of the county. Unless projects are rooted in long-term vision, they will not deliver the future our communities need. Political Engagement Over the Summer This summer saw heightened political activity. John Cooper MP campaigned for: Better access to local banking services Stronger rural digital inclusion Renewable energy innovation, including floating solar Welcome pinpointing of Hospitality with some whimsical descriptions, like tomato a fruit not ...