15 November 2024 Update
The Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election was won by the LibDems. The Green candidate came in 5th place, ahead of Reform and all of the independent candidates. Thanks to Daniel and all of our volunteers who helped with the campaign!
Daniel Milligan stood as the Green candidate in the by-election for Colinton/Fairmilehead ward on 14 November 2024.
Meet the candidate
Daniel is campaigning on a message of taking serious action for climate justice, fair housing and local democracy.
- Local Services and green spaces accessible to all
- Public transport that’s green and efficient
- Housing that lets tenants thrive, while staying affordable
- Local democracy that gives communities a say in their future
Improving the routes for people to travel sustainably in the Colinton-Fairmilehead will be one of Daniel’s priorities.
Housing is a major issue in this election, with the Council having declared a housing emergency. Homelessness levels in the city are soaring and many people struggle to afford a decent home. Greens want further rent controls to take financial pressure off tenants. We support strict control of AirBnB-style holiday lets that reduce the supply of available housing, and we want to put Tourist Tax revenue towards affordable homes.
Our 2022 Green Manifesto for Edinburgh sets out our policies for the current Council term, and our ten City Councillors were elected to implement it.
Daniel lived in Oxgangs as a child, attending primary school there in the mid-90s, and now lives in the Colinton area. He has a degree in environmental microbiology and currently works in healthcare logistics. In his free time he enjoys photography and the outdoors.
“I’m really looking forward to meeting more people to hear about their experiences of living in the area and how public services have been holding up under Council cuts.
We’re at a critical point for action on climate change. We urgently need the talk of emissions targets over the last decades to turn into real progress towards net zero. To do this, we are calling for a just transition that safeguards the rights and well-being of working people.
This must be transformative at every level of our society, which is why local authorities and communities are so important in bringing about the changes that are needed.”
Daniel Milligan, Scottish Green Party candidate
Make sure you can vote!
If you’re a resident of Colinton / Fairmilehead, make sure you’re registered to vote in this by-election. You need to be aged at least 16 on election day and legally resident in Scotland to be eligible.
The deadline to registr for this election is Tuesday 29 October 2024. Don’t delay – register today!
If you’re already registered but need a postal vote, the deadline to apply is 5pm on Wednesday 30 October.
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