The depute chief of Dumfries and Galloway Council is taking over a job with South of Scotland Enterprise.
Rob Davidson has joined the organisation’s new pure capital group, which goals to make sure the world’s pure property are greatest used to maximise the financial success and wellbeing of the area.
Mr Davidson, who has been an SNP councillor for Abbey ward since 2007, has stood down from his position as chairman of the council’s financial system and sources committee and won't stand in Could’s council elections.
He mentioned: “Representing Abbey ward for the previous 15 years has been each a privilege and a pleasure. I've been concerned with some improbable tasks over that point, each regionally to the ward and additional afield within the area that has grow to be dwelling. I'll all the time be thankful for the assist of associates and colleagues, significantly previous and current members of my very own political group. I've additionally been fortunate in having two colleagues in Abbey Ward, Ian Blake and Davie Stitt, with whom it has been a pleasure to work with through the years.
“There's a little over two months left till the elections in Could, and I stay a councillor till then, so there might be loads to do earlier than I depart the council.”
Pure capital considers the pure setting as an asset offering a variety of providers, from wholesome meals and renewable power to flood safety and forestry sources.
The brand new group might be headed by Jayne Ashley, who has been a sustainability practitioner for greater than 30 years.
She mentioned: “Pure capital is a crucial infrastructure for the south of Scotland’s future improvement.
“We have to perceive the way it works, the best way to worth it and assist it realise all of the alternatives it presents throughout the area.
“We have to harness and improve our area’s wealth of pure capital with the creativity and innovation of our companies and communities to be able to ship nature-based options.
“That is such an thrilling and significant space and I can't wait to work with my new and current colleagues and companions to make this occur.”
South of Scotland Enterprise chairman, Professor Russel Griggs, added: “The south of Scotland has made progress in managing our sources in a extra sustainable manner, however we should go additional.
“Working with companions and SOSE colleagues, that's what our new pure capital group will intention to do and assist the South ship a Simply Transition to Web Zero.”