SNP forms minority Clackmannanshire Council administration

The SNP has formed a minority administration at Clackmannanshire Council, four weeks after the Scottish local elections.

A number of political appointments were agreed following a meeting of the council at Kilncraigs in Alloa.

Les Sharp was appointed council leader, with Archie Drummond as deputy leader, and Tina Murphy appointed Provost.

The SNP won eight of the council's 18 seats in the election, with Labour and the Conservatives winning five each.