Highland Council backs SNP’s EU stance
HIGHLAND Council has backed plans by the Scottish Parliament to protect the country’s position within the European Union.
A statement, agreed by members, said: “We will carefully monitor developments as the withdrawal from Europe begins and will demonstrate leadership for our communities as we plan and prepare for our future. Highland Council wishes to reassure everyone of all cultures, races and communities that they are valued members of our community and we will continue to welcome migrants into the Highlands.
“This council will endorse and support the endeavours of the Scottish Parliament to maintain and protect Highland’s and Scotland’s position within the European Union.”
Council leader Margaret Davidson, said: “The result of the referendum will have considerable consequences for us all over the coming months and years.
“We will be working as a council to explore what this decision might mean for the Highlands and how we can best respond to that.”
