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Chas Booth (he/him)

@chasbooth.bsky.social
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Green councillor for Leith, City of Edinburgh Council. Transport spokesperson, Edinburgh Green Group. chasbooth1.wordpress.com Promoted by Chas Booth on behalf of Scottish Green Party, both of 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN

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Stop Climate Chaos Scotland @sccscot.bsky.social · 15h
Stop Climate Chaos Scotland will be joining! 🙌 #climateshocks #adaptation #climateaction|
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
This is a very strange ruling from Labour. Katrina has worked hard, and has delivered, for Leith. She should certainly appeal. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/two-sit...
edinburghnews.scotsman.com
Two Edinburgh Labour councillors blocked by party from standing next year
‘I know I've got very strong support within the wider community in Leith’ - Cllr Katrina Faccenda
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Very disappointing. Road.cc: No mention of active travel in Transport Secretary's speech to Labour conference road.cc/news/cycling...
Photo of Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander with Andy Burnham and John Healey from road.cc with the title "No mention of active travel in Transport Secretary's speech to Labour Party conference"
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 28/09/2026
Scotland deserves better than this out-of-touch Labour government. Join the movement fighting for change. greens.scot/join
Scotland deserves better. Greens.scot/join
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Another powerful screening of @nebriefing.bsky.social this evening. Thank you to @lhncc.bsky.social for hosting it and facilitating the discussion that followed. #climate
Photo of audience members and facilitators in St James' church, LeithPhoto of slide prompting discussion questions for the National Emergency Briefing.
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Spot on from @amandafgrimm.bsky.social here: "By halting progress [...] the Scottish Government is upholding the dominance of the private car at the expense of [...] the safe climate on which we all depend." #climate www.thenational.scot/politics/265...
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Amanda Grimm (@amandafgrimm.bsky.social)
Climate & nature. Policy & politics. Community power. All views my own.
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Independence for #Leith? I'll believe it when I see it. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/semi-in...?
edinburghnews.scotsman.com
Semi-independence for Leith a welcome move - if it really happens
Scottish Government plans for local government could make Leith a community authority
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"The Scottish Government needs to wake up and smell the coffee. This legislation has a loophole as big as a barn door, and they need to take urgent action to close it."
edinburghnews.scotsman.com
Plea to Scottish Government to close loophole on short-term lets
‘We have got to help the council get a grip on this’ - Lorna Slater MSP
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Busy agenda at tonight's meeting of @lhncc.bsky.social You can find more details on their website here: lhncc.org.uk #Leith
Photo of the agenda of the Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council, 22 September.
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Even the SNP leader of Glasgow City Council says Flynn's decision is a disgrace. He's out of touch with his own councillors and detached from #climate reality. * Stephen Flynn’s congestion charge ban is a disgrace, says Glasgow SNP leader
thetimes.com
Stephen Flynn’s congestion charge ban is a disgrace, says Glasgow SNP leader
Nationalist council chief attacks Scots transport minister but Conservatives welcome decision which will give car drivers respite from charges
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Last few days to join up and save the iconic Leith St Andrew's building for the community. You can join here: leithstandrewstrust.org #Leith #CommunityBuyout
Map of the Leith area with text saying 'Do you live in the purple area?'
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
If you live around the foot of Easter Road, please join to save this vital community asset! #leith #communitybuyout
deadlinenews.co.uk
Community buyout of Edinburgh church in final stages - Deadline News
A CAMPAIGN to “save” a former parish church in Edinburgh after the building was put up for sale is entering its final stages.
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
The SNP can't be trusted on #climate or devolution.
edinburghnews.scotsman.com
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
His own research shows Scotland can't meet its #climate targets without demand management. He's just ruled that out. * Flynn criticised over 'massively damaging U-turn' on Edinburgh congestion charge www.heraldscotland.com/news/2656354...
heraldscotland.com
Flynn criticised over 'massively damaging U-turn' on Edinburgh congestion charge
City of Edinburgh Council’s Green group has hit out at the decision, which was revealed in a written question lodged at Holyrood earlier this…
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
At @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social full council meeting today, Green Councillor Alys Mumford successfully brought a motion to explore a debt write-off scheme. #edincouncil
Photo of Cllr Alys Mumford with a quote that reads, "Public debt creates misery for families in Edinburgh, forcing them into an endless cycle of poverty and restricting their life choices. It doesn't need to be this way. A robust council tax debt write-off scheme in Edinburgh could be transformative for families."
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
At @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social full council meeting today, Green Cllr @cllrcmiller.bsky.social successfully brought a motion on non-payment of non-domestic rates. #edincouncil
Photo of Cllr Claire Miller with a quote that reads, "I'm delighted that my motion was agreed today so that the council can take steps to collect all overdue non-domestic rates.
The scale of the problem of phoenixing, (closing down companies leaving debts unpaid), and non payment of rates in the capital is outrageous. I’m sure that law-abiding, tax-paying businesses around Edinburgh will be appalled at the unfairness."
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
At @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social full council meeting today, Green Cllr @steveamburgess.bsky.social brought an amendment to exclude arms manufacturers & fossil fuel companies from school visits. Disappointingly, only Green Cllrs supported it. #edincouncil
Photo of Cllr Steve Burgess with a quote that reads, "Edinburgh council should not be paving the way for arms and fossil fuel companies to promote themselves to school children in and outside our schools. Profiting from arms manufacture and war should be something society derides not normalises or celebrates."
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
At @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social full council today, Cllr Dan Heap secured a cross-party position on cultural grants to support a funding boost for a wide array of cultural organisations. #edincouncil
A photo of Cllr Dan Heap with a quote: "I am delighted that Greens have let the Council to support a funding boost for a wide array of cultural organisations. Had we not acted, many cultural organisations would have not got the funding they need, putting music, theatre and arts in our city at risk."
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Shona McIntosh (she/her) @shona-mcintosh.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It is so clear where Stephen Flynn’s vested interests lie.
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
SNP Scottish Government, 2024 "Only by taking a combined approach which includes measures to reduce demand for transport an Scotland's climate targets be met". Today: "we do not believe it is appropriate to continue work on [...] road user charging powers at present" #climate
transport.gov.scot
Travel Demand Management Options Study | Transport Scotland
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The SNP can't be trusted with the #climate. Their own research says they won't meet climate targets without road user charging. Their own councillors want to introduce this. They previously promised to fill this gap. They should be utterly ashamed. www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
parliament.scot
The Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 15/09/2026
Stop hyper-scale AI data centres 🛑 Write to the First Minister today ⤵️ greens.scot/datacentres
Morning Star article: Scottish Greens to force vote on hyperscale data centres
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 11/09/2026
New oil and gas licences: ➡️ will not take a penny off bills ➡️ cannot make us energy secure ➡️ will only accelerate the worsening climate crisis Words straight from Labour's 2024 manifesto. So why are they now preparing to approve the Jackdaw and Rosebank developments?
thenational.scot
Jackdaw and Rosebank will not secure Scotland’s energy future
SCOTLAND’S energy debate has once again been reduced to two words: Jackdaw and Rosebank
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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 12/09/2026
#SpokesComp ends Sunday 🙋 We'd love more entries from Non-Members! -> www.spokes.org.uk/2026/07/spok... @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @bjpaddy.bsky.social @edinreporter.bsky.social @chasbooth.bsky.social @threadinburgh.scot @jarlathflynn.bsky.social @sw20.info @d4cae.bsky.social
screenshot of bluesky post about the competition

Entries "Could be as simple as using a #SpokesMap to make a great outing or commute route"picture of West Lothian bike mapPRIZES FOR THE 2026 COMP

Top prizewinner gets first choice of prizes, and so on till all prizes allocated. Runner-up entries which don’t win a prize will get to choose a free Spokes map or buff

    Museum of Scottish Railways (Bo’Ness) Family annual pass to the extensive museum
    Bo’Ness & Kinneil Steam Railway Family ticket for one return trip
    Ember Bus [takes 2 bikes] £50 bus tickets credit
    Edinburgh Bicycle £50 Edinburgh Bicycle voucher
    Camera Obscura Family ticket [2 prizes]
    Filmhouse – prize of 2 tickets
    Laidback Bikes Recumbent tour or cargobike hire
    Harts Cyclery One-week ebike hire
    Edinburgh Festival of Cycling Urban Arrow Cargo-bike day hire
    Lanterne Rouge bike cafe, Gifford £20 voucher
    Water of Leith Visitor Centre – £10 cafe voucher
    Spokes £1000 voucher* towards cargo-bike purchase
    Spokes £200 voucher* towards e-bike purchase
    Spokes Set of all 4 Spokes maps

    RUNNERS-UP Spokes map or Edinburgh map-buff
spokes Edinburgh map cover
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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 11/09/2026
#EdinburghTram 👍 Great to see SNP/Lab/Green cooperation on entire tram route (tho' no action for 12 months) 👍 Special thanks Cllr @chasbooth.bsky.social for section re Spokes points on 🚲/ #tramline dangers More-> bsky.app/profile/spok... @edi.bike @chdot.bsky.social @edfoc.bsky.social @sw20.info
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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 10/09/2026
#EdinWebcast #Tram Green: Cllr @chasbooth.bsky.social Strongly supports tram - e.g. huge benefit to #Leith A #Granton route is vital Emphasises bike/tramline dangers and seeks segregation on south route, plus include parallel routes in the tram project #LeithWalk also cut *pedestrian* casualties
Addendum by the Green Group
Transport and Environment Committee
10 September 2026
Item 7.6 – Trams from Granton to the Edinburgh
Bioquarter and beyond
Add at the end of recommendations:
1.1.7 Notes the work that Spokes and others have done in highlighting that over 420
incidents have occurred with cyclists on tram tracks in Edinburgh, with 191 injuries and
one fatality, and therefore agrees that in pursing an Outline Business Case for the
southern section of the route to the Bioquarter / RiE, special care and attention should be
paid to how to avoid cycle/tram crashes including, but not limited to, consideration of
single-tracking of sections of the line, and ensuring that if parallel cycleroutes are
pursued as part of a solution, these must be integrated into the tram project.
Moved by: Chas Boothextract from spokes deputation

Whilst there have been undoubted problems with cycle lane detailed design, the overall results in terms of council objectives, have been very positive. First, rather than tramlines deterring cycling as happens in Princes Street, the separated bike lanes contributed to major increases in bike use9. Perhaps even more important, not only have bike/tramline crashes and injuries been all but eliminated, but, despite common perceptions, Leith Walk pedestrian casualties have also fallen drastically - see the bluesky post below from Edward Tissiman. The reasons for this are not known but, given that virtually all pedestrian injuries result from motor vehicles, we speculate that crucial factors are the separation of pedestrians from the carriageway by the cycle lanes, and safer road crossings due to the ban on kerbside parking.

[plus screenshot showing fall in pedestrian casualties]
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
I’m glad that 3 parties: SNP, Labour and Greens have agreed a way forward on Edinburgh #Trams. There is now a way forward on tram to Bioquarter. More work is needed to deliver on the commitment to ensure Granton gets a mass transit connection in the future.
Screenshot of agreed position on Tram, colour coded to show SNP addendum (yellow) and Green addendum (green).
Screenshot of cover of Strategic Business Case for Trams from Granton to Bioquarter and beyond.
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Green vote in SSN up ⬆️ from 23% to 29.5% Green vote in P/C up ⬆️ from 16.2% to 28% Fantastic result from both Green candidates. Commiserations to Isabella on narrowly missing out despite a very impressive campaign. I hope we'll see her as a candidate again. Congratulations again to Cllr Martinico.
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The City of Edinburgh Council @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Ruth Elliot (Scottish Labour Party) and Lorenzo Martinico (Scottish Greens) have been duly elected to serve in the City of Edinburgh Council for Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) respectively 🗳️
Left: Ruth Elliot (Scottish Labour Party) Right: Lorenzo Martinico (Scottish Greens)
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Amazing result in Porty/Craigmillar. Increased vote share from 16.2% in 2022 to 28%. Congratulations Councillor @lorenzomartinico.bsky.social
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Steady stream of voters at Hay's Community Hub. Fair number of folk who're #VoteGreen today. #Portobello #Craigmillar
Photo of two Green Party activists with 'Vote Scottish Greens today' leaflets.
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Polls are now OPEN in the Southside/Newington and Portobello-Craigmillar by-elections. 🌟 The @scottishgreens won the largest amount of votes for any party in Edinburgh during the Holyrood election. 🫵 That means that with your first preference vote, we can win in both wards.
Polls are open 7am–10pm for Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar by-elections.  Below is a ballot paper for the Scottish Green Party ranked with the first preference vote.
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Today's Programme for Govt will pledge regionalisation. This from an SNP govt that for nearly 20 years has: ✋ treated local govt with contempt, 💰 strangled our funding with the council tax freeze and 🛑 refused requests for decentralisation of powers. Forgive me if I'm not 100% convinced.
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Busy agenda at Leith Links Community Council meeting tonight, including welcoming the Knife Angel to #Leith to raise awareness of violence and knife crime. The Knife Angel is made from 100,000 knives & blades that have been collected by police and will be at Kirkgate until 27 September.
Photo of the agenda of Leith Links Community Council agenda for 31 August 2026Photo of flyer that explains the Knife AngelPhoto of page 2 of flyer that explains the Knife Angel
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Edinburgh Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
We are BUSY as Thursday's council by-elections come closer. 🫵 Can YOU help us elect another TWO @scottishgreens councillors? Come along and help out today, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Calendar graphic, with photos. Highlights Mon 31st August, 6pm deliveries session in Portobello, meeting at Portobello Library. Full info at edinburgh.greens.scot/vote2026Calendar graphic, with photos. Highlights Tues 1st Sept, 6pm deliveries session in Craigmillar, meeting at Craigmillar Library. Full info at edinburgh.greens.scot/vote2026Calendar graphic, with photos. Highlights Wed 2nd Sept, 6pm deliveries sessions in Craigmillar, meeting at Craigmillar Library and in Newington, meeting at Lady and the Bear Cafe.  Full info at edinburgh.greens.scot/vote2026Election Day reminder: calendar card held against a blue sky announcing polls open in Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar from 7am–10pm on Thursday 3rd September. Below is a ballot paper with a Scottish Green Party candidate ranked 1st.
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Very positive feedback on the doors around Summerhall this morning campaigning for @edinburghgreens.bsky.social candidate Isabella Gastel Alejandre in the #Southside #Newington by-election this Thursday, 3 Sept. Rent controls, better buses & climate action some of the reasons to #votegreen
Photo of Green activists with candidate Isabella Gastel Alejandre and Green MSP Kate Nevens holding 'Vote Green' posters.Photo of Chas Booth & Michael Heffernan holding a clipboard with Scottish Greens logo and a card saying 'byelection this Thursday'
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Good turnout at @edcriticalmass.bsky.social today. Great speech from @lorenzomartinico.bsky.social on what action's needed from the council to ensure streets are for people, not just cars. #criticalmass
Photo of Lorenzo Martinico speaking at Edinburgh Critical Mass
Photo of cyclist with a small flag attached to their bike saying 'Edinburgh Critical Mass'
Photo of cyclists gathered at Middle Meadow Walk for the start of Edinburgh Critical MassPhoto of cyclists riding along a road in Edinburgh
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
This is an extremely serious allegation. The Council Leader should suspend him until the hearing is concluded. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
edinburghnews.scotsman.com
Edinburgh education convener faces Standards Commission hearing
Greens all for suspension pending outcome of hearing
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Delighted my motion on side road zebra crossings 🦓 was unanimously agreed at #edincouncil today. Grateful to Cllr Neil Ross (LD) for collaboration & @livingstreetsedi.bsky.social for their support.
Screenshot of page 1 of a Green & Lib Dem motion on side road zebra crossings.
Screenshot of page 2 of a Green & Lib Dem motion on side road zebra crossings.Written deputation from Living Streets Edinburgh on side road zebra crossings.
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Absolutely shocking #climate complacency from Labour at #edincouncil today. Following a summer of heatwaves & wildfires, council leader refusing to rule out new oil & gas drilling, finance convenor saying 'we've had wildfires in the past'. Labour simply can't be trusted on the climate.
Graph showing average global temperatures over the last 150 years with annotations 'these were hot summers' on the left and 'this is climate change' on the right.
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Busy agenda at the @lhncc.bsky.social meeting tonight in Custom House. #Leith Lots of folk raising concerns about short term lets in the area. Reminder that residents can report unlicensed STLs or #STL without planning to enforcement: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/private-hous...
edinburgh.gov.uk
Report a problem with a short term let
Find out how to report an issue with a short term let or party flat
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Great turnout today to support @edinburghgreens.bsky.social candidate Isabella Gastel Alejandre in #Southside #Newington by-election on 3 September #VoteGreen
Photo of Green activists with candidate Isabella holding 'vote green' posters.
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
Great turn out to support @lorenzomartinico.bsky.social in the #Portobello #Craigmillar byelection for @edinburghgreens.bsky.social #VoteGreen
Photo of Scottish Greens activists with candidate Lorenzo and posters saying 'vote green'
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This is a direct result of council blunders and a shameful decision of Labour, Lib Dem & Tory councillors to rip these protections out. Kids and other vulnerable road users will be in more road danger as a result. Absolutely shameful.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
This is what the billionaire press and many politicians were campaigning so hard to destroy. Their freedom to drive took precedence over our children's freedom to thrive. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
theguardian.com
Ulez led to better lung size and function among London children, study finds
Researchers find capacity stunted by pollution restored after introduction of ultra-low emission zone
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Great buzz at @edinburghgreens.bsky.social street stall this afternoon to elect Isabella Gastel Alejandre in #Southside #Newington byelection on 3 September. Cost of living crisis, social housing & rent controls were all raised by residents. Lots of folk confirming they'll #VoteGreen on 3 Sept.
Photo of Scottish Greens activists and candidate Isabella Gastel Alejandre holding signs saying 'Vote Green'.Photo of Scottish Greens activists and candidate Isabella Gastel Alejandre talking to voters at the Edinburgh Greens street stall.
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 15/08/2026
Great turnout in Bingham this morning chatting to voters about @lorenzomartinico.bsky.social 's ideas for the area if elected on 3 September. Then a couple of hours spent spreading the #VoteGreen message in Portobello. @edinburghgreens.bsky.social
Photo of Scottish Greens activists in Bingham holding up posters saying 'Vote Green'Photo of Chas Booth in a street in Portobello holding a Scottish Greens leaflet which says 'By-election - 3rd September'Photo of a sign next to a doorway which says 'Atención al perro' with a picture of a dog biting someone on the backside.
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Jason Hickel @jasonhickel.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Never forget that the clowns who are currently saying “we can’t stop climate change, just accept it” are the same people who spent the last decade doing everything possible to prevent us from stopping climate change.
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Extremely concerning news. My thoughts are with the cyclist in hospital, and hope they make a full and speedy recovery. Any crash involving vulnerable road users in Leith is one too many. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
edinburghlive.co.uk
Edinburgh cyclist rushed to hospital after crash with car on busy street
'Enquiries remain ongoing'
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