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Independent group expected to head up Highland Council Independents form new Highland Council administration
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Independent councillors at Highland Council expect to formally set up a new ruling administration on Thursday. Independent councillors at Highland Council have formally set up a new ruling administration.
Last month, the Lib Dems walked out of the SNP-led coalition that had run the local authority since 2012. Last month, the Liberal Dempcrats walked out of the SNP-led coalition that had run the local authority since 2012.
Following days of talks, the council's Independent group has taken steps to form a new administration. Following days of talks, the council's Independent group took steps to form a new administration.
The matter will be debated by councillors and be the subject of a vote at a special meeting in Inverness. Margaret Davidson has been appointed the local authority's new leader and Isobel McCallum is the new convener.
The new administration said its priorities include increased spending on fixing potholes in roads and a return to local democracy.