Castle Douglas and Crocketford is Ward 4 in Dumfries and Galloway and has an electorate of 7,467 and the main towns and villages of the ward are Castle Douglas, Crossmichael, Springholm and Palnackie.

Our Councillors Are:

There are 3 councillors representing Castle Douglas and Crocketford:

Councillor Ian Howie

Ian Howie represents the Independent Party and is Convener of the Stewartry Divisional Licensing Board, and the Chair of Castle Douglas Common Good Fund Sub Committee. He has been a councillor since May 2017, for more information about his appointments and declarations please see the Dumfries and Galloway Council website.

Contact Information

Mobile: 07388956552

Email: iain.howie@dumgal.gov.uk

Councillor David James

David James has been a councillor since May 2017, for more information about his appointments and declarations please see the Dumfries and Galloway Council website.

Contact Information

Mobile: 07388956551

Email: david.james@dumgal.gov.uk

Councillor John Young

John Young represents the Scottish National Party and has been a councillor since May 2017, for more information about his appointments and declarations please see the Dumfries and Galloway Council website.

Contact Information

Mobile: 07388956553

Email: john.young@dumgal.gov.uk

The Community Council:

 Who are we?

The Community Council in Castle Douglas has been around since 1975 when Scotland divided Local Authorities into district Community Area

The Community Council in Castle Douglas has been around since 1975 when Scotland divided Local Authorities into district community areas. The Committee consists of a Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and members, all local to Castle Douglas. Locally elected members and police are also represented at the meetings.

 What do we do?

The role of the Community Council is to

• Listen to the views of the people within the community and represent their views to public bodies in our area
• Comment on relevant planning and licensing applications within the area
• Work with the community to improve our surroundings and quality of life

From time to time we require new members to join the Council and there are vacancies for those who wish to join. For further information please contact one of the members.

Please see the list of current Community Council members on the file below.