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Co-leader of Scottish Greens admits coalition with government could fail

Patrick Harvie said party faces biggest crisis in its history after rebellion over climate policy

The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024

Slavery plaque on Scots memorial could go after plan approved for its removal

The brass plate on the Melville Monument dedicated to Henry Dundas claims he used his influence to delay the abolition of slavery.

Daily Record · Mar 1, 2023

Edinburgh plan to remove Melville Monument slavery plaque approved as family say its 'hurtful'

The decision does not automatically mean the plaque can be removed - as permission needs to be given by those who own the monument.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 1, 2023

Edinburgh BT 'street hub' plan hits another brick wall as council rejects appeals

Councillors repeated their call for BT to rid the streets of old payphones, as they pointed out the company does not need planning permission to do this.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 2, 2022

Edinburgh flats refused as furious councillors accuse developers of 'jumping the gun'

It was agreed that proposals to re-develop Seafield should not be agreed until a 'masterplan' detailing the wider vision for the area is finalised.

Edinburgh Live · Oct 5, 2022

Notorious Edinburgh pub has licence suspended over 'litany' of complaints

The local Leith boozer has temporarily lost its licence due to a series of events that took place at the pub including theft, public disorder and assault.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 28, 2022

Edinburgh Tynecastle high school site student flats plan rejected

The controversial plans would have seen flats for more than 450 students built on the site, with hundreds of people objecting to the amount of student housing in the area and the lack of affordable housing.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 21, 2022

Scottish Green councillor accuses Unionist politicians of 'crossing the picket line'

A SCOTTISH Green councillor has called out Unionist members of Edinburgh City Council for “crossing the picket line” at city chambers amid the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 29, 2022

Forth Bridge to get walkway with 367 feet high viewing deck as plans approved

Network Rail's 'Forth Bridge Experience' will offer around 80,000 visitors a year panoramic views over Edinburgh and Fife.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 29, 2022

Edinburgh Leith bingo hall to be protected after council U-turn

The council's planning committee voted overwhelmingly to protect the former cinema-turned bingo hall, after members were told it is "only way of socialising" for many in the community.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 8, 2022