Forward, Faster, Together
Steve Burgess welcomes the first Report of the Edinburgh Climate Commission.
Safer roads
The latest tragic deaths on Edinburgh roads and footways is yet another wake-up call says Alison Johnstone.
Schools, green spaces… and lessons from France
Green co-convenor Councillor Melanie Main tackles school re-opening, use of green spaces and lessons from France on transport.
Stay safe!
Public health in public places has to remain top priority, says Alison Johnstone.
A route map for Edinburgh
There is only one credible route map for Edinburgh to recover from the coronavirus crisis, argues Steve Burgess.
Getting schools back safely
More needs done to get schools up and running safely, says Alison Johnstone.
A bolder Holyrood?
Universal Basic Income will be a test of Scotland’s appetite for the truly radical, says Alison Johnstone.
Trialling Universal Basic Income
Over the last two years Green councillors Gavin Corbett and Allan Young have been part of a 4-council partnership looking at how Universal Basic…
Easing lockdown
Without much more regular testing, steps to ease lockdown are still making a journey into the unknown, claims Alison Johnstone.
Time to get moving on parking
As Edinburgh begins the gradual process of easing of coronavirus lockdown, councillors need to review decisions made back at the start, says Claire Miller.
Edinburgh’s New Era
In many ways – from transport, to housing, to culture – Edinburgh can define a new era, writes Alison Johnstone.
Four days a week?
Alison Johnstone welcomes growing support for the Green policy of a four day working week.
Build back better to tackle poverty
Edinburgh must build back better by tackling poverty, says Susan Rae
Lockdown abuse
While living in lockdown may be hard for most people, for some it is downright dangerous says Alison Johnstone.
Messaging mess
Alison Johnstone laments the failure of governments to give clear and consistent messages on the coronavirus pandemic.
Business as usual – no thanks
There should be no going back to “business as usual” says Alison Johnstone.
Coronavirus crisis: time for Basic Income in Scotland?
Green councillor Gavin Corbett argues that Scotland is uniquely well-prepared to deliver a Citizens Basic Income scheme to respond to and chart a way…
Transparency in a crisis
Governments must be clear, consistent and transparent with information, says Alison Johnstone.
A “new normal” for Edinburgh
Edinburgh needs a “new normal” say Melanie Main and Alex Staniforth.
The virus which exposes inequality
Coronavirus has further exposed stark inequalities in our society says Alison Johnstone.
From Coronavirus to Climate Crisis
The Climate emergency must be next crisis we tackle says Alison Johnstone.
Locking down
Different people with different lives will experience this lockdown in different ways, reflects Alison Johnstone.
Keep your distance
Social distancing is a new and unfamiliar state of being for so many of us, says Alison Johnstone.
Joining the effort in the Coronavirus Pandemic
Here’s how members, supporters and anyone who is able can get involved in the city-wide effort to deal with Coronavirus.
Tackling Coronavirus through kindness
The coronavirus pandemic can be tackled if we allow kindness, not fear, to prevail, says Alison Johnstone.
Budget choices
Edinburgh still faces stark budget choices for its future says Gavin Corbett.
Flexibility and value
Alison Johnstone reflects on International Women’s Day.
Planning for a Zero Carbon City
Getting the new City Plan 2030 right is crucial for Edinburgh’s zero carbon ambitions, argues Chas Booth.
Edinburgh Monopoly: the council, hotels and the EICC
Gavin Corbett explains why Green councillors were the sole opponents of a decision by the council to take a 25 year lease of a…
All aboard for young people
The Green budget deal gives a green light for young people, says Alison Johnstone.