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Since the shock SNP walkout from the SNP-Independent Highland Council Administration, the twenty-strong Liberal Democrat Group have been in talks with all Council groups, seeking to form a new working Administration.

Key Liberal Democrat proposals include:

• greater decision-making taken at the lowest possible level to the areas affected
• planning & licensing committees electing their own Chairs
• a review of the Programme for Administration to reflect housing and environmental issues
• the election of the Provost of Inverness by local Inverness councillors, rather than the whole Council.

In addition, the traditional remit of Convener will be changed to represent the Highlands in a civic role, in addition to chairing key Council meetings. A new post of (political) Leader will be established to lead the new Administration.

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The Highland Liberal Democrat team works together to provide a strong voice for the Highlands, in Council, at Holyrood and at Westminster.
 
With Danny Alexander's exciting victory in May 2005, the Lib Dems now hold all three Highland seats at Westminster (UK Parliament), and two seats at Holyrood (Scottish Parliament).  Gordon Brown's Labour Party have no seats in the area at all.  The SNP are a distant third.
 
The Lib Dem team is committed to working together on the issues that really matter - the need for more affordable housing, a re-invigorated Highland economy, progress on renewable energy and action to protect our unique environment.
 
Why not take a look at some of the information on this website and see if you would like to get involved?  We are always pleased to meet new people at our regular campaigning and social events.  You can also get in touch with your local representatives and support specific campaigns by signing our petitions.
 
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