Archive for February, 2007

EXECUTIVE MUST SPEAK UP FOR LOTHIANS POST OFFICES - concern continues as local MSP marks National PO Week

Monday, February 19th, 2007

The crucial role of post offices in local communities is being highlighted in Parliament by Lothians Green MSP Mark Ballard at the start of National Post Office Week (February 19-23). (1) Mr Ballard has challenged Executive ministers to come out fighting on behalf of Scottish post offices in the current Westminster consultation. (more…)

Edinburgh Greens target student votes

Monday, February 19th, 2007

Edinburgh Greens are urging students to make a crucial difference in May’s elections.  And to ensure that the Green message is heard loud and clear the party is launching a new student newsletter today (Monday 19 February). (more…)

Greens call on Council to reveal phone mast sites

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007

MEADOWS and Morningside Greens are so concerned over the incidence of mobile phone masts being sited near schools that they have asked Edinburgh Council to reveal which sites have been earmarked. (more…)

GREEN MSP BACKS PROTEST TO “SAVE OUR OLD TOWN”

Friday, February 9th, 2007

Lothians Green MSP Mark Ballard today backed the ‘Save Our Old Town’ (SOOT) group in campaigning against the proposed Caltongate development. (more…)

FORTH PORTS AND EXECUTIVE FALTER AT CRUCIAL OIL TRANSFERS MEETING - Harper urges ministers to extend powers so plans can be stopped

Thursday, February 8th, 2007

A contingent from Forth Ports today spectacularly failed to answer crucial questions from MSPs on the threat ship to ship oil transfers in the Firth of Forth pose to the environment. (1) (more…)