Cllr Kayleigh Kinross-O’Neill challenges the Transport Committee to be honest about what is needed to make Edinburgh safer.
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Green candidate Lorna Slater is tipped by bookmaker Ladbrokes to win the hotly-contested Edinburgh Central seat from sitting MSP Angus Robertson on 7 May.
Here are three (now four!) big reasons that make a win for us likely.
Kate Nevens and Kayleigh Kinross-O’Neill join Lorna Slater in contesting Edinburgh constituencies for Scottish Parliament elections.
Last week was a bit of an emotional rollercoaster for Edinburgh fans of progressive politics.
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.
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.
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
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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.
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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.
Sighthill/Gorgie councillor welcomed to the Green Group on Edinburgh Council
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Climate catastrophe on our doorstep
Chas Booth raises the alarm on planning proposal for energy and water hogging AI data centre.
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We need hope now more than ever
Alys Mumford writes on challenging hate with hope and apathy with action
Politicians chasing headlines are fanning the flames of a dangerous hatred – Cllr Claire Miller writes
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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
Labour, Liberal Democrat and Conservative councillors vote against Green motion calling for a ban on arms companies testing their equipment in our public parks.
Kayleigh Kinross O’Neill elected new Green co-convener alongside returning co-convener Chas Booth
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.
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Committed to kinder, more caring politics
Politics needs to change. That’s what people on the doorsteps in the Fountainbridge-Craiglockhart area are telling me.
Congestion charging is one of the levers that councils could use to raise funds for bus lanes, pavement improvements and cycle paths.
Edinburgh Greens have announced their candidate for the forthcoming crucial city by election in the city’s Fountainbridge-Craiglockhart ward.
While Edinburgh’s public transport can be commended for its attention to accessibility, more could be done to make it work better for everyone.
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Challenging the arms trade at a local level
Ben Parker raises the alarm over product testing by an arms company in Braid Hills. Edinburgh residents have the opportunity to feed back on this by responding to a consultation by 11 April 2025.
What we can do when misogyny is being whipped up at home and overseas.
A Green budget would have released an additional £6.6 million to tackle the housing emergency.
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The Green budget will be bold
Alex Staniforth flags up what should be priorities for Edinburgh’s budget – housing would play a key role
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No clear path for Edinburgh in 2025
£30 million of cuts, a growing homelessness crisis, chaos in health and social care, and we’re still stuck with a Labour-led administration bereft of ideas.
Following agreement from Edinburgh Green Party members, Green councillors propose to entering a coalition agreement with the SNP to form the administration of Edinburgh Council.
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A Visitor Levy for Public Good
The Edinburgh Green Councillor Group give their guide to filling out the Edinburgh Council consultation on the transient visitor levy.
One year on, and creative thinking is still needed to end Edinburgh’s housing emergency. Cllr Ben Parker reports.
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Update 3: Greenbank-Meadows Quiet Route
Green councillor Ben Parker reports on progress and what to expect early on next year.
An update from the Green councillor group on the health and social care spending crisis.
Some progress has been made on banning fireworks outside of public displays but the situation is far from ideal or practical. Cllr Dan Heap reports.
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Restoring peace with nature
Scottish Green members have been discussing having ‘Peace with Nature’ in a written constitution for Scotland – what’s this big idea?
Councillor Kayleigh O’Neill lays out what’s needed from Edinburgh Council’s new head of the TEC committee.
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Responding to racism
Civic pride comes from strength of communities. Just like city maintenance, supporting communities to thrive is part of the job of the council.
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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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Green shoots show through Labour’s red wall
Green councillor Alys Mumford spotlights the Green vote in July’s General Election.
Cllr Ben Parker reflects on some important wins in the world of advertising and sponsorship.
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New councillor group co-convenors elected!
The councillor group met yesterday to hold its AGM, where it reviewed progress made since the last local elections, and to vote for new positions within the group.