Update 7: Greenbank-Meadows Quiet Route
What next for the Greenbank-Meadows Quiet Route?
Hope over fear in Edinburgh Central
Thousands of people share our belief that the politics of hope can win over division and fear – Cllr Chas Booth reflects on the Holyrood election
Is Edinburgh’s transport going in the wrong direction?
Cllr Kayleigh Kinross-O’Neill challenges the Transport Committee to be honest about what is needed to make Edinburgh safer.
Can the Scottish Greens win Edinburgh Central?
Here are three (now four!) big reasons that make a win for us likely.
Update 6: Greenbank-Meadows Quiet Route
What next for the Greenbank-Meadows Quiet Route?
Update 5: Greenbank-Meadows Quiet Route
What next for the Greenbank-Meadows Quiet Route?
Hope springs for the Greens while for Labour old habits die hard
Last week was a bit of an emotional rollercoaster for Edinburgh fans of progressive politics.
A budget for climate, equality, and housing justice
A public diner trial, investing in active travel, reducing rents, free bus travel for asylum seekers, private sector enforcement and more. Cllr Alys Mumford explains the Green councillor budget proposals for climate and social justice.
Green councillors eye better Tourist Tax future spending
Edinburgh is set to start collecting a 5% tourist levy from visitors later this year, and councillors met to debate motions on how the funds would be spent. Cllr Kayleigh Kinross O’Neill reports.
What did I get up to at the end of 2025 and in January 2026?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
Greens prevented from discussing hunger striking Palestine protestors due to draconian proscription laws
If we needed any further proof that Labour’s obsession with cracking down on protest has gone too far, it is this – Cllr Claire Miller
Green plans to reduce social rents
The rents are too damn high. Edinburgh Green councillors are going to try to fix that for social housing tenants.
Why I have joined the Greens
Long ago, the old parties stopped representing the interests of the vast majority of people who vote for them.
Update 4: Greenbank-Meadows Quiet Route
A short update on more unexpected changes and delays!
Climate catastrophe on our doorstep
Chas Booth raises the alarm on planning proposal for energy and water hogging AI data centre.
What did I get up to in October 2025?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
What did I get up to in September 2025?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
We need hope now more than ever
Alys Mumford writes on challenging hate with hope and apathy with action
What did I get up to in August 2025?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
Immigrants are not the real enemy of the people
Politicians chasing headlines are fanning the flames of a dangerous hatred – Cllr Claire Miller writes
Edinburgh says Trump not welcome
Last weekend Edinburgh people turned out to protest US President Trump’s visit and say what Scotland’s first minister was afraid to – Cllr Alys Mumford reports
What did I get up to in June 2025?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
What did I get up to in May 2025?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
Edinburgh Council upholds support for trans rights
SNP, Lib Dems and Greens join together to produce a joint motion upholding the rights and equal treatment of all individuals, including the LGBTQ+ community.
What did I get up to in April 2025?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
Speech: Trans rights are human rights
Transcript of speech by Cllr Kayleigh O’Neill to Edinburgh’s Full Council in relation to the recent Supreme Court decision and EHRC ‘guidance’.
April 2025 update from Cllr Kayleigh O’Neill
Forth Councillor Kayleigh Kinross O’Neill’s occasional blog.
Public transport should be accessible for all
While Edinburgh’s public transport can be commended for its attention to accessibility, more could be done to make it work better for everyone.
What did I get up to in March 2025?
Morningside Councillor Ben Parker’s monthly blog.
March 2025 update from Cllr Kayleigh O’Neill
Forth Councillor Kayleigh Kinross O’Neill’s occasional blog.