Archive for January, 2008

Greens Welcome Decision to Block Hotel over Climate Change Pollution.

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

The Council’s Development Management Sub-Committee today put on hold an application for a 175 bedroom hotel on Leith Walk because it does not meet the Council’s new standards for reducing climate change pollution and renewable energy [1]. (more…)

Green Commitments need action, not words

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

Green councillor, Steve Burgess, looks at the first 9 months of the City Council and finds it wanting.  Read the Evening News opinion piece

Green councillor hits out at Green Belt plans

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

Green councillor, Alison Johnstone has criticised plans for housing on a green belt site.  Read Evening News piece.

Green MSP urges 10 steps to Go Green

Friday, January 18th, 2008

A LOTHIANS MSP has urged the Scottish Government to sign up to a Green Party version of the recent Go Green pledges initiative.  See more

Edinburgh Greens back effective action on shared flats

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Edinburgh Greens leader on the City Council, Alison Johnstone is to address a students’ meeting on the subject of Houses in Multiple Occupation 

Greens slam failed Christmas tree recycling scheme

Wednesday, January 16th, 2008

Green councillors have slammed failures in the Christmas tree recycling scheme in Edinburgh