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Council approves budget

Dumfries and Galloway council has approved its budget and will cut 52 learning support jobs, despite opposition to the move.

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Council 'surprised' to receive letter.

The council was surprised to receive the letter Credit: Scotland’s Commissioner for Children & Young People

The Dumfries and Galloway Council has said it was surprised to receive a letter from Scotland’s Commissioner for Children & Young People.

Tam Baillie's letter called for a delay to the council's decision to cut over fifty learning support jobs.

The council claims that Mr Baillie had failed to contact them before entering into the debate.

"In light of the media interest on Monday, the Council had already contacted the Commissioner’s office to give assurance as well as to provide summary information on the review and the necessary background and also offer the opportunity to engage with the Council.

"It would appear the Commissioner sent his letter before he had the opportunity to review any of this information or speak directly with the Council.

"Apart from this letter, the Commissioner has not contacted the Council, however the Council has again offered the Commissioner the opportunity to engage with our education team on these proposals and we hope he takes up this offer."

– Spokesperson, Dumfries and Galloway Council

The council's decision over the cuts is due today.

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