Green councillors slam decision to restrict climate strikers to one event a year
Green councillors have criticised a decision by the majority of Education Committee members today to limit school climate strikers to only one authorised absence a year.
Golden eagle named by Andy Wightman disappears
Adam, a young Golden Eagle named by Green MSP Andy Wightman, has disappeared in suspicious circumstances in Highland Perthshire, in an area managed for grouse shooting.
Johnstone launches bill to protect wildlife
Scottish Greens Parliamentary Co-Leader Alison Johnstone MSP today launched a consultation on her member’s bill to provide legal protections to foxes and hares.
Greens reject centralising Planning Bill after SNP-Tory stitch up
Scottish Green MSPs have voted to reject the Planning Bill after the SNP and Conservatives joined forces to drive through weak, centralising reforms.
European election results in Edinburgh
In last week’s European election results in Edinburgh we secured the highest Green vote in Scotland with 13.9% and moved into third place in the capital ahead of the Tories and Labour. Full results are below.
Chapman selected to fight for a just and welcoming Scotland
Scottish Greens Co-Convenor Maggie Chapman has been selected as the party’s top candidate for the forthcoming EU election to campaign for a just and welcoming Scotland.
Greens post strong result in Leith Walk by-election
Scottish Greens candidate, Lorna Slater, has made a strong showing in the Leith Walk ward by-election.
Green councillor hails science festival rejection of fossil fuel sponsors
Green councillors in Edinburgh have welcomed a decision by Edinburgh Science to stop accepting sponsorship from companies involved in the fossil fuel industry.
Climate emergency – support the Green Action Plan for Edinburgh
Green Councillors have won the unanimous backing of Edinburgh Council for a ‘2030 Climate Emergency’ proposal.
Johnstone secures fair work win
Scottish Greens Parliamentary Co-Leader Alison Johnstone MSP has this afternoon won the support of the Scottish Parliament to improve Scotland’s approach to fair work.
City Council backs climate striking school pupils
City of Edinburgh Council has today agreed that school students absent in support of “climate strikes” will not be punished for doing so.
Greens select Lorna Slater as candidate for Leith Walk by election
Greens in Edinburgh have announced their candidate, Lorna Slater, for the Leith Walk council by-election on 11 April
Green councillors back budget for Edinburgh’s future
New schools, homelessness, care for older people and tackling the climate emergency should be Edinburgh’s budget priorities, according to Green councillors.
‘Tourist tax’ report unveiled
Edinburgh council has published its plans for the UK’s first ‘tourist tax’.
Green councillors urge fair funding for Capital
Green councillors in Edinburgh have urged the Scottish Government to deliver a fair funding settlement for the Capital.