Highland Council

Council Convener says 'we will make sure that they receive the necessary care and support'

Badenoch and Strathspey councillor claims most for phone bill

Mr Fallows served Badenoch and Strathspey with great distinction in this and many other community roles

Councillor Bill Lobban was commenting at the first meeting of the new council post-election

Caithness member Raymond Bremner is the new leader of the local authority

With Caithness Councillor Raymond Bremner set to become council leader

Councillor Bill Lobban hoping to be voted in again as council convener but also to be deputy leader

So who is the man widely tipped to become one of the most powerful politicians in the region?

Strath Councillor Bill Lobban is likely to serve in a top position as leader of the Independents

According to sources a deal was reached for the groups to form the political administration

Last week residents across the Highlands cast their votes in the local election. Here is the list of elected councillors in all 21 wards.

The Liberal Democrats and Greens make big gains, the Conservatives hold and Independent fall by seven

The party won every seat they contested, finishing with a total of 22

First time councillor is looking forward to the 'hard work starting' after delivering 6500 leaflets on campaign trail

Major upset as first Greens councillor is dumped out while two incumbents keep their seats

Find the nearest polling station to you with the interactive map

Polling stations across the Highlands opened at 7am today with voters electing representatives on Highland Council.

And why X no longer marks the spot

A day before the vote the main political groups at the council tell us what they want to do

Statements from John Bruce, Muriel Cockburn, Dave Fallows and Declan Gallacher