Flaws of ‘Right to Buy’ are searingly obvious
Selling off council homes may have benefited original purchasers but long term detrimental impacts are still being felt, argues Susan Rae.
Participatory budgeting – next steps
Let’s not lose sight of people power over public budgets, says Chas Booth
Lothian Green MSP report – September 2021
Lorna Slater has been busy this month, having been appointed Scotland’s first ever Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity. She continues to…
The right care for everyone
Decisions on the future of care homes must put residents at their heart, says Councillor Melanie Main
Historic agreement welcome but won’t be plain-sailing
As Scotland gears up to host the UN’s climate summit, Steve Burgess welcomes the decision by Green members to back a co-operation agreement with…
Bicentenary marks a new era for Union Canal
Edinburgh’s ‘coal’ canal celebrates its 200th birthday next year, with a renewed role in tackling climate change. Gavin Corbett explains.
Edinburgh can’t ignore climate extremes
Recent flash floods are a stark reminder of the urgent action we need to take on the climate emergency, says Lorna Slater.
Safer streets need political will, not hot air
We need Spaces for People to be improved, not removed, argues Lorna Slater
What future for Gaelic schools in the capital?
Cllr Mary Campbell examines the options for a Gaelic-medium secondary school in Edinburgh
Housing is a human right
Everyone deserves safe, warm and affordable housing and protection from unjust rent increases, discrimination and unfair eviction, says Lorna Slater.
Green gains at all levels
Changing policy on the start age at school is just one of many ways in which Greens are making a difference, says Mary Campbell
Good job creation
Hospitality businesses will have to up their game, says Lorna Slater, if they want their workforce back.
Could we see a more people-friendly Leith?
Green councillor Chas Booth welcomes the council’s plans for a Leith Low Traffic Neighbourhood and says they could be even better.
Shaping Edinburgh for a green recovery
Edinburgh is still a city where the car is king, says Lorna Slater. Our recovery plans should embrace space for socialising, walking, wheeling and…
With no time to lose, we need a collective effort
Lorna Slater reflects on her transition so far from engineering project manager to MSP.
Building on historic Green result
The dust may just have settled on the Scottish election but already sights are set on the future, says Gavin Corbett
Their future depends on it
Alison Johnstone on protecting Scotland’s wildlife and why you should vote Green this Thursday.
Imagine if every park had one of these
The Archimedes Screw sounds like something from Greek mythology, but in fact it is a clever device that powers one of our city parks.…
It’s time for ambitious investment in greener cities
With even the US is investing in its streetscapes – there’s no excuse for Scotland to be left behind on green infrastructure says Alison…
Will you vote for Our Common Future?
As the Scottish Green Party publish ‘Our Common Future’, our manifesto for the Scottish Parliament election, Lothian lead candidate Kate Nevens shares her vision…
Unfinished business
If re-elected in May, Alison Johnstone aims to ban fox hunting for good.
The kind of politics you want
Scotland has just over four weeks to rebuild trust in forward-looking, constructive politics, says Lorna Slater.
Healthy, happy bairns
Alison Johnstone writes about Scottish Greens’ commitment to play-based learning at kindergarten for three to six year-olds before starting formal primary education.
A special day for mountain hares
Alison Johnstone tells the story of the campaign to stop the unrestricted slaughter of Scotland’s mountain hares.
Safe home, solid foundation
Investment in social housing should be a key part of a green recovery and will help tackle child poverty too, argues Alison Johnstone.
Freezing rents
In the Council budget this year, Green councillors worked with other parties to secure a rent freeze for council tenants. Cllr Chas Booth explains…
Time to go wild
Can Scotland becomes the world’s first rewilding nation? Yes, and there’s no time to waste, says Alison Johnstone.
NHS and care workers need a permanent, decent pay rise
It’s time to reflect on the workers we value most, and pay them accordingly, says Alison Johnstone
Budgeting for a Green Recovery
In the most challenging of times, tackling COVID-19, poverty and the climate emergency calls for a bold city budget for a Green Recovery, says…
To end winter evictions: vote Green!
Greens have led from the front in tackling housing inequality in Edinburgh and banning winter evictions, argues Chas Booth.