Karine Polwart
Archive for February, 2008
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Greens slam risible fine over Seafield sewage spill
Posted on February 28, 2008 | No CommentsGreen councillors have hit out at the risible £13,500 fine imposed on private firm after Seafield sewage spill into the Forth in April 2007. Read Green councillor, Steve Burgess, in the Scotsman’s Platform slot. -
Monthly Branch meeting – Thursday 6 March 2008, 7.00pm
Posted on February 25, 2008 | No CommentsOrganised by Edinburgh Young Greens the meeting is entitled “Where’s Your Money Going? Ethical Investment in your University, Your City and Your Country� and features speakers including Green Councillor Maggie Chapman. -
Extra Branch meeting – Saturday 1 March 10.30am 2008
Posted on February 25, 2008 | No CommentsBranch meeting – Saturday 1st March 2008 -
Edinburgh’s Green councillors react to City of Edinburgh Council budget
Posted on February 21, 2008 | No CommentsGreen Group Convenor, Alison Johnstone, said: “This is a budget concocted for tomorrow’s headlines, -
Greens propose budget for communities and environment
Posted on February 19, 2008 | No CommentsGreen councillors have proposed a budget for Edinburgh City Council which will safeguard community interests and make the capital a pace-setter in meeting environmental challenges. Ahead of the budget debate at City Council this Thursday (21 February) the Greens are opposing planned cuts to education... -
GREENS WELCOME COUNCIL SUPPORT OF FREE ENERGY METERS FOR HOMES
Posted on February 7, 2008 | No CommentsGreen Councillor Maggie Chapman today succeeded in pushing Edinburgh Council to support plans to install clip on electricity meters in homes.Cllr Chapman’s motion calls for cooperation with energy supply companies such as Scottish Power to distribute real time display units to households. Cllr Chapman said:... -
Greens call for grants cuts to be put on hold
Posted on February 6, 2008 | No CommentsGreen councillors in Edinburgh have urged the City Council to reflect hard before going ahead with planned cuts to voluntary sector budgets next year. -
Caltongate test of city’s resolve on sustainability”, says Green MSP
Posted on February 5, 2008 | No CommentsThe controversial Caltongate development will be a crucial test of Edinburgh’s commitment to a sustainable city, according to Green MSP, Robin Harper.
