Greens have led from the front in tackling housing inequality in Edinburgh and banning winter evictions, argues Chas Booth.
Cllr Chas Booth
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Action on holiday letting
Let’s put homes before holiday lets says Chas Booth.
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Planning for a Zero Carbon City
Getting the new City Plan 2030 right is crucial for Edinburgh’s zero carbon ambitions, argues Chas Booth.
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Scotland at the heart of Europe
Chas Booth looks ahead to the European elections on 23 May.
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Completing the tram to Newhaven
Edinburgh City Council this week decides whether or not to complete the Edinburgh tram line to Newhaven. Transport spokesperson Cllr Chas Booth explains why Green councillors will support the project.
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Planning Edinburgh’s future
The “City Plan 2030” matters for Edinburgh’s future, argues Chas Booth.
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Brexit, people’s vote and Scotland’s capital
Today in full council Chas Booth spoke in a debate about Brexit, a people’s vote, and the impact on EU citizens in Edinburgh. The text of what he said is below.
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Celebrating Leith Theatre
This weekend sees Leith Theatre’s first professional stage production in 30 years. Cllr Chas Booth celebrates the Theatre’s success.
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Smoothing the rocky roads
Improving basic roads maintenance should be a higher priority than building new roads and roundabouts argues Chas Booth.
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Trams to Leith: let’s get it right
Edinburgh Greens’ transport spokesperson Cllr Chas Booth argues that any tram extension to Newhaven must make life easier for those walking and cycling.