Green councillors in Edinburgh co-ordinate call for ceasefire and an end to occupation of Palestine
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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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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 and increase money for public services, argues Green Cllr Alys Mumford
Dan Heap argues that the council can make better use of its leverage to remove barriers to culture for local people.
Every day we read about new record temperatures around the world, we need to take action.
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 world.
How an urban space redesign project developed a life of its own when locals started sitting outside, looking after planters and blethering.
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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.
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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 on unpaid carers dangerously close to complete failure.
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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.
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Putting power in the hands of the people
Cllr Jule Bandel explains why and how we can make better decisions with participatory budgeting.
Cllr Claire Miller is pushing back against proposals which could put people at serious risk of ill health.
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Holyrood Park – for everyone to enjoy
Enjoyment of Edinburgh’s beautiful historic park is marred by the noise and disruption of traffic. Car Free Holyrood is campaigning to make it a place for people, not cars.
Cllr Kayleigh O’Neill examines why International Women’s Day is needed now more than ever.
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The SNP/Green Council Budget explained
Cllr Alex Staniforth clarifies five of the key lines in the budget proposal.
More than £1 million on climate measures, £500,000 on public toilets and £100,000 on increased park lighting included in proposals for the Council’s budget.
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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.
Dan Heap on why Edinburgh Council should be investing in advice services to help families through the cost-of-living crisis.
Chris Young has been selected as Edinburgh Greens’ candidate for the Corstorphine/Murrayfield by-election on 9 March.
Good budget choices require bold leadership and the redistribution of wealth, argues Green councillor Alys Mumford
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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 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
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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.
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Solidarity to the strikers
Statement on council worker strikes from the Green Councillor Group
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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
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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’
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.