Green councillors have reacted to news that the Agnes Hunter Trust has suspended attempts to evict its tenants in Lorne Street, Edinburgh.
Month: May 2016
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Let’s play outside!
Increased opportunity for outdoor play needs to be a priority in practice, not just in principle, argues Cllr Melanie Main.
The Green group of councillors in Edinburgh has produced its regular report, describing what the group has accomplished from February to April 2016. The reports contents include: Improving Public Participation…
Alison Johnstone, Health spokesperson for the Scottish Greens and MSP for Lothian, today said that the latest Health and Care Experience Survey shows that the early priorities of the new…
Alison Johnstone, Scottish Green MSP for Lothian, today urged Edinburgh city council to reject proposals for 1,320 homes on greenbelt land between the City Bypass and Gogar Station Road.
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Trashing the Green Belt
Edinburgh Greens have reacted with dismay after the city’s planning committee voted – with the sole exception of the Green councillor present – to recommend the so-called “Garden District” for…
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Greening the Edinburgh City Deal
Can Edinburgh’s “City Deal” be the UK’s greenest City Deal, asks STEVE BURGESS
No sooner has the 2016 Holyrood election ended than the work for the next election in 2017 begins!
Green councillor Gavin Corbett looks back on the Scottish election campaign in Lothian.
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Election 2016: when the dust settles
Newly re-elected Green MSP Alison Johnstone reflects on the Scottish Parliament election and what it means for the new term.
Newly elected Green MSPs respond to the Holyrood election results
The polls have now closed for the Scottish Parliament election 2016. 2 Green MSPs for Lothian!
We’re heading into the final few days before the election. After months (years?) of work, we now have just a few days more to chap on doors, set up stalls,…
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School repairs inquiry
Green councillor Melanie Main argues that an inquiry into the school repairs crisis must have no areas which are out of bounds.
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Greens Ramp Up Bolder Holyrood Message
The Scottish Greens will today (2 May) ramp up their message of a bolder Holyrood, a better Scotland, with campaign activity across the country. The party is polling strongly on…