Elections to the Highland Council were held on 1 May 2003; the same day as elections to the Scottish Parliament and to the 31 other councils in Scotland. 80 councillors were elected from 80 wards using the plurality system (a.k.a. 'First Past the Post'). Independent councillors retained their status as the majority group, with councillors also being elected representing the Labour Party, Liberal Democrats, and Scottish National Party.

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2003 Highland Council election

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All 80 seats to Highland Council 41 seats needed for a majority
First party Second party Third party   Party Independent Liberal Democrats Labour Last election 49 seats, 57.39% 12 seats, 10.62% 10 seats, 15.4% Seats won 57 9 8 Seat change 8 3 2 Popular vote 45,405 3,986 7,536 Percentage 69.6% 6.1% 11.6% Swing 12.21% 4.52% 3.80%   Fourth party   Party SNP Last election 8 seats, 12.39% Seats won 6 Seat change 2 Popular vote 6,664 Percentage 10.2% Swing 2.19%
Map showing results by ward
Council Convener before election David Green Independent Council Convener after election Alison Magee Independent

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