Politics

Finance secretary Kate Forbes will today publish the Resource Spending Review

With Caithness Councillor Raymond Bremner set to become council leader

Sue Gray states again there were 'failures of leadership and judgement in No 10 and the Cabinet Office'

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

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

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

'The reception we received on the doorstep was very favourable'

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

Statements from Pippa Hadley, Russell Jones, Bill Lobban and Charlie Whelan

Highland politicians slam the Scottish Government over connectivity issues

Voters are reminded to fully understand how they must cast their vote.

Highland Council has advice for voters.

The Scottish Youth Parliament has voted Inverness and Nairn member Mollie McGoran as its new vice-chair.