Edinburgh council has published its plans for the UK’s first ‘tourist tax’.
Month: January 2019
Green councillors in Edinburgh have urged the Scottish Government to deliver a fair funding settlement for the Capital.
Green councillors have welcomed City of Edinburgh Council support for their proposal to appoint a dedicated empty homes officer for the city.
Alison Johnstone MSP and Andy Wightman MSP – Branch report, January 2019 This is a report to you, our Party colleagues, focusing on our work as MSPs in recent weeks. To keep up with our work from day-to-day, you can follow us via our social media pages, and the Party website: On twitter: @alisonjohnstone and @andywightman On facebook: @Alison.Johnstone.Green and @AndyWightmanMSP Alison has been…
Putting mental health first
Mental ill health must be treated in safe familiar surroundings where and when it is needed says Melanie Main.
Green councillor Gavin Corbett has responded to a proposed £41m package of budget cuts for Edinburgh next year.
Policy Work Claire Miller sits on the cross-party working group on Brexit, and during December while the withdrawal agreement was becoming increasingly uncertain, she raised questions and got agreement for more intense work to prepare Edinburgh for a No Deal scenario, and began to form partnerships to continue attracting and welcoming European people into Edinburgh.…