SNP and Independent groups confirm plans to form coalition at Highland Council
Both groups came to a final decision yesterday
Last updated 17th May 2022
Highland Council's SNP and independent groups have jointly agreed to form a coalition with the intention of forming a joint Council Administration.
The SNP are currently the largest group at Highland Council with 22 councillors, closely followed by the independent group who have 21.
Both groups came to a final decision yesterday.
Full proposals for the senior positions of the Council, such as Leader, will be made over the coming days.
This will be proposed at the first meeting of the new Council on Thursday, 26th May.
Leader of the SNP Group, Councillor Raymond Bremner, said "I’d like to thank the Leadership of the Independent Group for their time during our amicable discussions over the past week.
"We have had the ability to discuss a number of things relating to Council and we look forward to forming a Joint Administration that will provide a stable basis on which to take Council forward for the new term."
Leader of the Independent Group, Counillor Bill Lobban said "I look forward to working closely with Councillor Bremner and the SNP Group over the next 5 years.
"This agreement will provide a settled long-lasting administration and we will work together for the benefit of the people of the Highlands."