Election victors the SNP are looking to go it alone on North Ayrshire Council.
Following their narrow win which saw them take 12 seats, compared to 10 for the Conservatives and nine for Labour, the party have announced they would put plans to become a minority administration before Wednesday's first meeting of the new council.
But they hope to work cross-party with others on a range of issues.
SNP group leader Councillor Marie Burns said: "I am pleased to confirm that, as the largest group in North Ayrshire Council, the SNP will seek to form a minority administration.
"This means that we will not seek a coalition with any other party.
"However we are conscious of the election results that returned members from across the political spectrum.
"To honour the electorate's choice we will always seek to work with progressive elected members across the council who share our priorities for North Ayrshire.
"We look forward to working collaboratively with others on developing a cross-party agreement to tackle the cost of living crisis, to develop our renewable energy sector, and to support communities in delivering their own local priorities.
"We are confident that this collegiate and mature approach to local administration is what the people of North Ayrshire expect from their elected representatives.
"If we are successful in our efforts to form an administration we will continue to foster mutually respectful and constructive relationships within and outwith our council to ensure the best outcomes for everyone who lives here, everyone who works here, and for everyone who visits our beautiful area."
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