Councillor Malcolm Johnstone was elected convener, depute leader and civic head, while Councillor Gail Macgregor was elected leader and depute convener.

Convener, Councillor Malcolm Jonhstone, said: “What the communities we serve need is stability in order to deliver high-quality education and social care, create the environment for businesses to thrive and grow, tackle the cost-of-living increases and improve the quality of our roads network.

“In line with our Council principles, I look forward to working with all our elected members to safeguard our future, support our citizens, support our communities and be a responsive council.”

Depute convener, Councillor Gail Macgregor, said: “I’m delighted and thrilled to be elected Leader and Depute Convener of Dumfries and Galloway Council.

“Ours will be a collaborative administration, working together with other political groups to implement the ambitious Council Plan we agreed last week.

“I will use all my experience developed over the last 16 years as a councillor in Dumfries and Galloway – and the work I have done through my role at COSLA – to find areas of commonality with other political groups.”

The council also agreed on the size of committees, proportionality, and committee chairs and vice-chairs. The full list of these can be found here.