Planning permission for the satellite launch site in Sutherland could be sought in December.
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Highland Council
Boundary changes have occurred here. 2012 seats are an estimate of what the result would have been then if the new boundaries had been in place.
Election 2017 Results
| Party | Seats 2012 | Seats 2017 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
|
PartyIndependent |
Seats 201233 | Seats 201728 | Change−5 |
|
PartySNP |
Seats 201219 | Seats 201722 | Change+3 |
|
PartyLiberal Democrat |
Seats 201214 | Seats 201710 | Change−4 |
|
PartyConservative |
Seats 20120 | Seats 201710 | Change+10 |
|
PartyLabour |
Seats 20128 | Seats 20173 | Change−5 |
|
PartyGreen |
Seats 20120 | Seats 20171 | Change+1 |
| Change compared with | |||
Latest Updates
A total of 26 schools in 11 council areas will be rebuilt or refurbished in the first phase of the programme.
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Seventeen families have already been housed in the region after they fled conflict in Syria.
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Work will begin on a revamp in 2020, with some original features restored or preserved.
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Construction on Inverness' My Ness project had been suspended following a row.
Read moreCouncillors are holding a fresh debate on the future of Inverness' My Ness installation.
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The council has asked residents, business owners and visitors their opinion a potential tourist tax.
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Graham Fraser
BBC Scotland
Five councils which currently have lap dancing bars will hold public consultations on their future.
Read moreCouncillors are to hold a fresh debate on the future of Inverness' My Ness installation.
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Highland Council is continuing to face opposition to its reductions in school support staff.
Read moreScotland Independence Referendum 2014
Highland votes NO
| Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|
| NO | Votes 87,739 | 52.92% |
| YES | Votes 78,069 | 47.08% |
Electorate190,778
Turnout 87.00%
Rejected ballots 168