Dumfries and Galloway Council will now call on the Scottish Government to let local people have a vote - despite Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon ruling out the idea.
Councillors have agreed to push for a local referendum on whether Galloway should be given national park status.
Dee and Glenkens Councillor Dougie Campbell, who put forward the motion, said: “As councillors, we often talk about local democracy, community empowerment and giving our communities a say on the decisions that will affect them. “This motion is simply calling on the Scottish Government to hold a local referendum following conclusion of the consultation phase and prior to any ministerial decision being made. It is nothing more than that.”He said: “I’ve never had as many emails. We’re representing people, they must have the chance for their voices to be heard.”Mid Galloway and Wigtown West Councillor David Inglis pointed out that more than 50,000 homes had received a consultation document.
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