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
A chance to make local taxes fairer
Council Tax may not be a just system of local taxation but the Scottish Government consultation gives us an opportunity to make it fairer…
Our city’s culture can be accessible year-round
Dan Heap argues that the council can make better use of its leverage to remove barriers to culture for local people.
We need collective and immediate action on climate
Every day we read about new record temperatures around the world, we need to take action.
Co-operatives – Edinburgh’s democratic economy
To celebrate International Co-operatives Day, we look at how local co-operatives provide housing, food and services as people-centred enterprises that aim to change the…
Bill Brockie – a life well lived
Longstanding Green member Bill Brockie died on 11 June after a period of illness. Former Green councillor Gavin Corbett reflects on Bill’s legacy.
Only just hanging on – a crisis in care
As the council make nearly £9 million of cuts to health and social care services, Claire Miller warns this will take a system dependent…
What a difference a year makes
Cllr Alys Mumford points out the real, noticeable changes for the people of Edinburgh that their 10 Green councillors have made.
Putting power in the hands of the people
Cllr Jule Bandel explains why and how we can make better decisions with participatory budgeting.
Health and social care budget cuts need more scrutiny
Cllr Claire Miller is pushing back against proposals which could put people at serious risk of ill health.
In political games, women are always the losers
Cllr Kayleigh O’Neill examines why International Women’s Day is needed now more than ever.
The SNP/Green Council Budget explained
Cllr Alex Staniforth clarifies five of the key lines in the budget proposal.
Fight transphobia in any way we can
The least we can do is to take all the opportunities we can to say that we support, love, and will protect trans people.
Edinburgh citizens missing out on £100m unclaimed income
Dan Heap on why Edinburgh Council should be investing in advice services to help families through the cost-of-living crisis.
A budget for the future and poverty reduction
Good budget choices require bold leadership and the redistribution of wealth, argues Green councillor Alys Mumford
Warm and welcoming spaces vital this winter
This measure shows the strength of community in our city, says Lorna Slater, but can never substitute the structural change and policies needed to…
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.
More cruelty and chaos, or a bold forward-looking country
Lorna Slater MSP compares what Westminster has to offer with the Scottish Government’s white paper
‘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
Rent freeze and eviction protections delivered
Last week was a big week in the Scottish Parliament, and a historic week for tenants – Lorna Slater
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.
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.
Another sign the climate crisis is happening here and now
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…
Forced to seek legal advice on 16th day in Edinburgh Council
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…
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…
Taking the steps we need to decarbonise our economy
Lorna Slater MSP on the benefits of tackling wasteful production of packaging and creating a sustainable future.