This measure shows the strength of community in our city, says Lorna Slater, but can never substitute the structural change and policies needed to tackle poverty.
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Now’s the time for a car-free Holyrood Park
Having car free roads in the park has made people feel safer, more active and ready to explore the outdoors, says Lorna Slater MSP
The cost of Tory greed this winter
It is upsetting that we need a warm spaces scheme but we have no choice but to fight for it.
Lorna Slater MSP compares what Westminster has to offer with the Scottish Government’s white paper
In order for public spending to help everyone in Edinburgh, we need to end racist Westminster policies says Ben Parker
Last week was a big week in the Scottish Parliament, and a historic week for tenants – Lorna Slater
Green councillor Ben Parker talks about tree concerns in Morningside and the action he’s taking.
Solidarity to the strikers
Statement on council worker strikes from the Green Councillor Group
Tackling the cost of living
Susan Rae argues that Edinburgh Council must do more to help those struggling with the soaring cost of living.
It should not be this hot. This global crisis needs individual governments to take action now – Lorna Slater
Negotiating change in the Chambers
While Westminster politics is dominating our news cycles, twitter feeds and pub chats, Green wins at a local level are focused on the climate and social justice we need to see.
Green Cllr Kayleigh O’Neill – ‘At least, hopefully, it will be easier for the next person’
Putting the brakes on fast fashion
Lorna Slater on the launch of the Circular Textiles Fund and what that can do to mitigate the cost to the planet of fast fashion.
The possibilities are huge with independence
Lorna Slater MSP – an independent Scotland would give us the best possible platform to build an economy that works for people and the planet.
Lorna Slater MSP on the benefits of tackling wasteful production of packaging and creating a sustainable future.
When dodgy deals win, everybody loses
Newly-elected Green councillor, Alys Mumford, reflects on what the Labour/Lib Dem/Tory deal means for Edinburgh and democracy.
Green reaction to Lab-Lib-Con coalition
Green councillors have reacted with disappointment at the decision to appoint a Labour-LibDem-Tory coalition in Edinburgh.
Members back coalition agreement with SNP
Support for the coalition agreement was overwhelming at last night’s members’ meeting.
A coalition agreement has been negotiated between the Edinburgh Green and SNP councillors to form a minority administration.
The clock is ticking on negotiations
Newly elected councillor, Ben Parker, gives an overview of the first week since Edinburgh went to the polls.
Voters have sent a clear demand for stronger action on climate emergency and cost of living crisis at a local level.
Clear Green water between the parties
Voters can be in no doubt that tackling the climate emergency will be high on the table in any negotiations Greens enter into, says Claire Miller.
There can be no place for ‘conversion therapy’ in the fairer and more equal Scotland that we are building.
Scottish Green Party council candidates gathered in Princes St Gardens today to launch their manifesto: Think Global, Act Local: A Green Edinburgh for Everyone.
As an independent country, Scotland can follow an energy policy that is fuelled by renewables rather than repression, argues Lorna Slater
Priced out of Edinburgh
While Green councillor for Leith Chas Booth welcomes Edinburgh’s designation as a short-term-let control area, there’s more to be done.
Want Green – Vote Green
The Scottish Greens will run candidates in every council ward in Edinburgh, at this year’s May elections.
Back to normal is not good enough
As more Covid restrictions ease, Kayleigh O’Neill argues that we can’t simply ‘get back to normal’ because for many, normal was not good enough.
Stepping up to the mark for the city
Greens are making a big difference in government. We want to do the same for our city, says Lorna Slater
Scotland has some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world, and we are putting it at the heart of our recovery, says Lorna Slater MSP
Public toilets have more than shown their worth over the last two years, and the city’s trees need more attention to fight ash-dieback – Alex Staniforth gives a taste of a Green budget.
While Glasgow being the host city offered us a chance to get a bit nearer the action, there was much more than just the Clyde separating Scots from the negotiations happening inside.
Selling off council homes may have benefited original purchasers but long term detrimental impacts are still being felt, argues Susan Rae.
Transport and Environment Committee vote 6-5 in favour of Green amendment
Green councillor Gavin Corbett is to step down early as a councillor in the Fountainbridge-Craiglockhart area of Edinburgh.
Participatory budgeting – next steps
Let’s not lose sight of people power over public budgets, says Chas Booth
The right care for everyone
Decisions on the future of care homes must put residents at their heart, says Councillor Melanie Main
Greens welcome a reprieve for Edinburgh’s only inclusive cycling project.
As Scotland gears up to host the UN’s climate summit, Steve Burgess welcomes the decision by Green members to back a co-operation agreement with the Scottish Government.
Bicentenary marks a new era for Union Canal
Edinburgh’s ‘coal’ canal celebrates its 200th birthday next year, with a renewed role in tackling climate change. Gavin Corbett explains.