Five councils which currently have lap dancing bars will hold public consultations on their future.
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Graham Fraser
BBC Scotland
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
Councillors 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.
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Highland Council is continuing to face opposition to its reductions in school support staff.
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The My Ness riverside artwork seems to have hit troubled waters just like its predecessor, a large gently-tilting pier.
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Figures show that 19 children have been placed more than 200 miles away from their original homes in the Highlands.
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The operators of Thurso's Caithness Horizons shut the site in February because of financial difficulties.
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A council is urging people not connected to a mains supply to take action now to conserve their water after mild weather.
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Highland Council says it can reduce its numbers of pupil support assistants without affecting most people's jobs.
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The action is in response to Highland Council's redesign of additional needs support in its classrooms.
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