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…
Participatory budeting: to boldly go….
Participatory budgeting is coming of age in Edinburgh, according to Alison Johnstone. Participatory budgeting is a clumsy title for something that is both simple…
Bringing life to the Union Canal
Social enterprise needs to be at the heart of the economic vision for a new canal quarter, says Gavin Corbett. I was at the…
Taking pride in our carers
Carers need much greater recognition, argues GAVIN CORBETT IT’S no exaggeration to say that the benchmark of a civilised society is how it cares…
A budget for schools, social care and children
Green councillor Gavin Corbett explains why Green councillors are giving priority to schools, social care and vulnerable children in this week’s budget. This week…
City Council Complacent on Air Pollution
The City Council needs a lot more urgency on air pollution argues Chas Booth. Figures released yesterday (11 January) following a BBC Scotland investigation…
Cherishing the city’s voluntary sector
The city needs to cherish its home-grown voluntary organisations, argues GAVIN CORBETT “Darling”, she whispered, as she traced a delicate white finger across his…
Light on the horizon for Lorne Street?
There is light on the horizon for the tenants of Lorne Street according to GAVIN CORBETT I’ve met the tenants of Lorne Street, off…
Standing firm on no compulsory redundancies
Gavin Corbett says the council should stand firm on its No Compulsory Redundancies pledge.
Weed control and glyphosate
Green environment spokesperson Cllr CHAS BOOTH asks whether it is time for the city to end the use of glyphosate. The condition of our…
Cherishing the city’s oldest buildings
Much more focus is needed on the city’s older buildings, argues Gavin Corbett. Edinburgh is an old city. Just how old was re-inforced starkly…
Duncan Place Resource Centre: new gym and nursery, but community space still to resolve
Chas Booth reflects on today’s decision by Edinburgh Council education committee around Duncan Place Resource Centre. I’m delighted that Edinburgh Council education committee has…
Bright future for community renewables in Edinburgh
Chas Booth heralds the launch of Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative. I was delighted to attend the launch this morning of Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative.…
Public services or private profit?
Green Finance spokesperson Gavin Corbett laments the revival of proposals to privatise management of council facilities. It’s about haggis, isn’t it? Five years ago,…
IndyRef: one year on
On this day one year ago, people in Scotland woke to find out the result of the independence referendum. Thousands of them chose to…
Changing the way housing is “done”
Edinburgh needs to change the way housing is “done” argues STEVE BURGESS This week voters go to the polls in the Leith Walk by-election.…
Putting people in charge of budgets
It’s time for “participatory budgeting” to move up a notch argues SUSAN RAE. I cannot ever imagine a time when participatory budgeting will be…