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An Edinburgh tourist tax for housing

Progress on using the TVL to tackle the city’s housing emergency – Ben Parker, Edinburgh Greens spokesperson for housing, reports.


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Why a council ban on fossil fuel advertising gives me hope

Cllr Ben Parker reflects on some important wins in the world of advertising and sponsorship.


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Update on the Greenbank-Meadows Quiet Route

Following the consultation, Green Cllr Ben Parker explains his position on the future of the route.


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Short term holiday lets: what can I do?

Councillor Ben Parker looks at the role of citizens in ensuring effective regulation of STLs.


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A Green view on Edinburgh’s Housing Emergency

Green group Co-Convener Ben Parker explores how this should be a catalyst for changing our approach to housing in the capital.


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Greenbank-Meadows Quiet Route consultation update

Green Cllr Ben Parker tells the long and the short of it, and outlines his views about the options on the table


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‘No recourse to public funds’ – a racist and unjust immigration law

In order for public spending to help everyone in Edinburgh, we need to end racist Westminster policies says Ben Parker


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Trees play a vital role – we need to keep them healthy

Green councillor Ben Parker talks about tree concerns in Morningside and the action he’s taking.


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The clock is ticking on negotiations

Newly elected councillor, Ben Parker, gives an overview of the first week since Edinburgh went to the polls.


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Time to be bold in Craigentinny / Duddingston

No more time for the status quo – it’s time for Edinburgh to be bold says Ben Parker.


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Interviews

Interview with Ben Parker, Green Candidate

Ben Parker is the Scottish Green Party candidate for the Craigentinny-Duddingston by-election in November