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Saving Redhall House

Green councillor Gavin Corbett spoke at today’s planning committee hearing which backed fellow Green councillor Nigel Bagshaw in rejecting plans to build 8 mews homes as an “enabling development next…


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A circular economy

Rediscovering skills in reuse and repair will be good for Edinburgh’s economy, says Gavin Corbett.


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From the ashes: the success of Gorgie City Farm

Green councillor Gavin Corbett salutes the achievement of Gorgie City Farm in raising £100,000 in 6 weeks.


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That was the 2016 election, now let’s look ahead

Green councillor Gavin Corbett looks back on the Scottish election campaign in Lothian.


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Lothian list vote battle hots up

Gavin Corbett predicts a tight race in the battle for Lothian list votes on 5 May.


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Bringing life to the Union Canal

Social enterprise needs to be at the heart of the economic vision for a new canal quarter, says Gavin Corbett.


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Taking pride in our carers

Carers need much greater recognition, argues GAVIN CORBETT 


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A budget for schools, social care and children

Green councillor Gavin Corbett explains why Green councillors are giving priority to schools, social care and vulnerable children in this week’s budget.


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Cherishing the city’s voluntary sector

The city needs to cherish its home-grown voluntary organisations, argues GAVIN CORBETT


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Light on the horizon for Lorne Street?

There is light on the horizon for the tenants of Lorne Street according to GAVIN CORBETT


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Standing firm on no compulsory redundancies

Gavin Corbett says the council should stand firm on its No Compulsory Redundancies pledge.