SNP councillor quits Edinburgh City Council to take up role with Scottish Government AN SNP councillor in Edinburgh has resigned to take up a new position with the Scottish Government... The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2024
Why has the Scottish Government failed to reform council tax? THE first and only really substantive reform to council tax in Scotland since the creation of the Scottish Parliament has been rate changes… The National (Scotland) · Oct 29, 2024
Experts spell out crucial caveat after shock poll puts Labour ahead of SNP A POLLING expert has spelled out an important caveat to a shock poll which showed Scottish Labour overtaking the SNP on the Holyrood regional list… The National (Scotland) · May 4, 2023
Edinburgh SNP higher council tax rise for 'richest' bid 'ruled unlawful' External lawyers told the council the SNP group's proposal to freeze council tax for the lower bands and raise it for higher ones would be against the law, a source said. Edinburgh Live · Feb 21, 2023
SNP members told to 'grow up' by former minister Jeane Freeman as party leadership race heats up Jeane Freeman hit out at her colleagues in the SNP who she claimed were engaged in "infighting" as the race to replace Nicola Sturgeon heats up. Daily Record · Feb 19, 2023
Ex-SNP minister blasts Kate Forbes's past comments on LGBT rights A FORMER SNP minister has spoken out against Kate Forbes becoming leader of the party – saying her previous comments on LGBT rights were not… The National (Scotland) · Feb 18, 2023
Edinburgh's Christmas 'at risk' as time running out to award new contract Councillors were warned the mistakes which led to problems with last years event could be repeated, with a decision on who will run the 2023 Christmas event not set to be discussed until March. Edinburgh Live · Jan 26, 2023
'Absurd' decision to bar Edinburgh councillors from rent debate questioned Elected members who are a tenant or landlord were urged to excuse themselves from the rent freeze debate last month. Edinburgh Live · Oct 25, 2022
Fury sparked as private tenant Edinburgh councillors blocked from voting on rent freeze EDINBURGH councillors who are private renters have been blocked from voting on a proposed rent freeze in the city. The National (Scotland) · Sep 22, 2022
Edinburgh Election 2022: The winners and losers of this year's council vote There were a number of closely-fought contests in this year's Edinburgh Council election but ultimately the nine seats lost by the Tories gave all other parties cause for celebration. Edinburgh Live · May 10, 2022