Archive for August, 2008

Caltongate and Haymarket go ahead despite Unesco visit

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

The Development Committee of Edinburgh Council today gave final approval for the major Caltongate and Haymarket developments despite a visit by UNESCO to assess the effect of these developments on Edinburgh’s World Heritage Site in November. (more…)

Greens hail zero carbon Leith docks development

Wednesday, August 27th, 2008

The Development Committee of Edinburgh Council today agreed that the massive Leith Docks development by Forth Ports plc should achieve “carbon neutrality”. (more…)

Greens award SNP, Lib Dems and Tories gold medals for hypocrisy

Tuesday, August 19th, 2008

Green sports spokesperson Alison Johnstone today condemned a series of emergency motions from Lib Dem, SNP and Conservative councillors, all congratulating Chris Hoy on his three gold medals. (more…)

Green building blocked

Monday, August 11th, 2008

A Green Party bid to make more new buildings in the City environmentally friendly has been rejected. (more…)