Archive for April, 2007

Community led play being killed by over-regulation, claim Edinburgh Greens

Monday, April 30th, 2007

Community-led initiatives for children are being killed by over-regulation, according to the Greens. (more…)

EUROPEAN ROAD SAFETY DAY: EDINBURGH GREENS CALL FOR SAFER WALKING ROUTES TO SCHOOL

Friday, April 27th, 2007

Local Green Party candidates Robin Harper and Alison Johnstone today set out plans to reduce traffic levels around schools and make walking routes for pupils safer in a bid to improve road safety and reduce pollution. (more…)

GREENS SET OUT PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY HEALTH AGENDA: Pilton Community Health Project sets an example

Tuesday, April 24th, 2007

The Scottish Green Party today sets out its agenda for public and community health.(1) (more…)

GREENS JOIN RATHO CAMPAIGNERS TO STOP EROSION OF GREENBELT – candidates visit areas under threat

Monday, April 23rd, 2007

Green council and Holyrood candidates will today (Monday) meet with local residents opposing Ratho housing developments proposed in the greenbelt to view the areas under threat. Proposals to build over 100 new homes and a marina have sparked fears that it will swamp the existing community, turn Ratho into a dormitory village and overwhelm the local transport infrastructure. (more…)

Greens call for rethink over Forth sewage spill

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007

As millions of litres of untreated sewage pour into the Firth of Forth Greens call for an urgent investigation into the Private Finance Initiative managed Seafield plant. (more…)

GREEN CANDIDATES TAKE A BREAK FROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL TO HELP WITH WATER OF LEITH CLEAN UP

Friday, April 20th, 2007

Green Lothians Holyrood candidate Mark Ballard and Melanie Main joined local volunteers from Stockbridge Community Council on April 15 to clean up the Water of Leith. (more…)