Voters have sent a clear demand for stronger action on climate emergency and cost of living crisis at a local level.
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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.
Harnessing Edinburgh’s Enlightenment
Edinburgh can choose to lead the world in this year of the global climate summit, say Claire Miller and Steve Burgess
Edinburgh can’t ignore climate extremes
Recent flash floods are a stark reminder of the urgent action we need to take on the climate emergency, says Lorna Slater.
Greens seek Lanark Road bike lane reprieve
Green councillor Claire Miller is leading a last-ditch attempt to stop a newly-installed bike lane being ripped out of Lanark Road.