Parking in the city chambers quadrangle
At the full meeting of the city council today, Green councillor, Gavin Corbett, asked why the city chambers quadrangle is so often crammed with cars. …
The capital we deserve
Green MSP Andy Wightman argues that Edinburgh needs greater powers if it is to rise to the expectations of residents.
Green councillors support public ownership of Lothian Buses
Nigel Bagshaw on behalf of Green councillors restates support for continued public ownership of Lothian Buses, after suggestions – which appear to be based on…
Live music and city living
Edinburgh can host both a thriving live music scene and a lived-in city centre argues CHAS BOOTH. Live music from pubs and other venues…
Bye-Bye Right to Buy
Green councillor Steve Burgess welcomes the end of Right to Buy of council houses. Earlier this month, Right to Buy of public sector homes,…
Tron Kirk and the Old Town
Yesterday (18 August) the Finance Committee of the City of Edinburgh Council discussed short term leasing options for the Tron Kirk. Green member of…
Roads to ruin
Whatever the make-up of the future council, roads will be a priority, says Nigel Bagshaw. Last week’s report from Audit Scotland simply confirmed what…
Saving Redhall House
Green councillor Gavin Corbett spoke at today’s planning committee hearing which backed fellow Green councillor Nigel Bagshaw in rejecting plans to build 8 mews…
A circular economy
Rediscovering skills in reuse and repair will be good for Edinburgh’s economy, says Gavin Corbett. Almost everyone I speak to bemoans the amount of…
Edinburgh action on refugee crisis
Edinburgh must do more to welcome refugees argues CHAS BOOTH. When I worked for a Scottish aid charity in post-conflict Bosnia in the late…
From the ashes: the success of Gorgie City Farm
Green councillor Gavin Corbett salutes the achievement of Gorgie City Farm in raising £100,000 in 6 weeks. I don’t imagine that there is a…
A capital for people
WE must reassess the vision we have for this city and not alienate residents in favour of developers, says Alison Johnstone. Local activists protesting…
Let’s play outside!
Increased opportunity for outdoor play needs to be a priority in practice, not just in principle, argues Cllr Melanie Main. If there is one…
Greening the Edinburgh City Deal
Can Edinburgh’s “City Deal” be the UK’s greenest City Deal, asks STEVE BURGESS The dust is settling on a fifth Holyrood election. In the…
That was the 2016 election, now let’s look ahead
Green councillor Gavin Corbett looks back on the Scottish election campaign in Lothian. The Greens in Lothian set out to elect two Green MSPs…
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. Elections are usually bitter-sweet.…
Edinburgh Co-convenors: the final few days of the election
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…
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. The current…
Lothian list vote battle hots up
Gavin Corbett predicts a tight race in the battle for Lothian list votes on 5 May. As election day looms, I’ve been looking closely…
Homes for the future
Alison Johnstone calls on government, local and national, to stand up for a homes programme which meets housing need, not developer greed. Edinburgh needs…
An inquiry into school closures
Green Group councillor Melanie Main spoke out for an inquiry during the Corporate Policy and Strategy meeting earlier this week which included discussion of…
School conditions: after the storm
Urgent answers are needed to the latest Edinburgh school repair fiasco, says Green candidate Andy Wightman.
Tax havens, land and affordable housing
What have tax havens got to do with bold action on affordable housing? Andy Wightman explains. Edinburgh has a housing problem. House prices are…
Action on flytipping
On my way back home the other day, I passed a pile of abandoned furniture. Wardrobes, drawers, sideboards and sofas had all been dumped…
New Meadowbank
Green MSP Alison Johnstone welcomes progress towards a new Meadowbank stadium. Meadowbank stadium has been a second home to me. From hazy memories of…
Hollowed out public services
Do we want hollowed out public services, asks Green MSP Alison Johnstone There is scarcely day goes past without some council or another announcing…
A Green Energy Policy for a Secure and Prosperous Scotland
Rory MacLure is from Aberdeen and currently lives in Edinburgh where he’s studying to get his Masters in Global Crime, Justice and Security. He’s…
“Energy for Edinburgh: time to get moving
Cllr Steve Burgess welcomes the council’s progress in setting up its own energy services company but says the proof of the pudding will be…
Planning our schools for the long term
There are big lessons to be learned for a long term approach to school provision in Edinburgh, says Melanie Main. The big education controversy…
Planning democracy
A dose of democracy in the planning system is long overdue, says Alison Johnstone Back in August 2015 the City of Edinburgh’s planning committee…