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Kirsten Robb

@krobbgreen.bsky.social
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Scottish Green Councillor, East Kilbride East. Deputy Chair Climate Committee. Promoted by Kirsten Robb, Green Office, South Lanarkshire Council, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA

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Kirsten Robb @krobbgreen.bsky.social · 8h
The UK's energy prices are harming us all, with more likely rises announced today. What are Scottish Greens asking government to do? greens.scot/news/scottis... More support for people struggling now. Bigger and faster investment in insulation and renewables. Make electricity cheaper.
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Scottish families are paying the price of fossil fuel dependence
Scottish families are paying the price of fossil fuel dependence - Rollercoaster energy prices can end with political will.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 29/09/2026
Climate experts are giving stark warnings about the climate emergency. It's time for the Scottish and UK governments to take action to tackle the climate crisis and cut household bills.
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Kirsten Robb @krobbgreen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
@autisticsociety.bsky.social South Lanarkshire branch are looking for volunteers 2-3 hours every two months to help with their collection tins. These funds keep their advice, social groups, and support for autistic people and their families going. More here: nas.goassemble.com/opportunitie...
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Fundraising - Collections Support Volunteer (South Lanarkshire Branch- East Kilbride & Strathaven area)
We're looking for a volunteer who can help us with managing our collection tins in the East Kilbride & Strathaven area for our South Lanarkshire Branch.
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Younity @younityuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🌍⚠️ A UK intelligence report links climate and nature loss directly to national security. It warns that collapsing ecosystems could increase risks of food shortages, migration, conflict and economic disruption. Showing how climate change is starting to be treated as a security and resilience issue.
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Why is the UK’s suppressed climate national security report significant?
Warnings about the catastrophic effects of vital ecosystems collapsing were not published under previous prime minister
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 28/09/2026
Labour Chancellor John Healey gave a keynote speech at the party's conference today in Liverpool. In his speech, he forgot to mention some important topics.... 🧵⤵️
5 important topics Labour's chancellor ignored in speech.
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The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
A nationwide £2 bus cap must be implemented 'immediately' to help families manage rising fuel prices – the Scottish Greens have said
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Greens call for 'immediate' nationwide £2 bus cap as fuel prices reach all-time high
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Kirsten Robb @krobbgreen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
With my newsletter hitting the doorsteps, I'm now catching up with these updates. Don't forget to do my quick survey at tinyurl.com/yv6mtsty to make sure I'm focussing on the issues you want me to. @southlangreens.bsky.social @electlauramoodie.bsky.social
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Libraries South Lanarkshire @librariessl.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Who offers warm, welcoming spaces for visitors, regardless of age, gender…or number of wings? Libraries doo! And just to prove it, here’s someone enjoying the services on offer in East Kilbride Central Library. youtu.be/toeVgNH9gFc?...
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Stop the Pigeon!
Who offers warm, welcoming spaces for visitors, regardless of age, gender…or number of wings? Libraries doo!
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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“Have you seen that climate film yet?” Thank you to Libby Brooks for reporting on the growing phenomenon around the People’s Emergency Briefing film. #NationalEmergencyBriefing #PEBuk www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...
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Friday briefing: How a ​grassroots ​film ​is ​turning ​climate anxiety ​into ​action
In today’s newsletter: The People’s Emergency Briefing delivers a stark warning about ​o​ur future in a warming world. ​B​ut sharing difficult truths collectively​ shows us that there is still hope to...
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Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub @cahlanarkshire.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Next week is #ScotClimateWeek. This Scotland's Climate Week we'll be highlighting some of the amazing #ClimateAction being taken across #Lanarkshire & the impact on local communities.  Follow along for information on how you can get involved 💫 #LetsDoNetZero
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National Emergency Briefing @nebriefing.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Please check if your MP has joined the Parliamentary Call for government to brief the public honestly about the climate and nature crisis. If not, please could you email them and explain why it matters to you. www.nebriefing.org/parliamentar... It's #TimeToStepUp #NationalEmergencyBriefing
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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 25/09/2026
Everyone in South Lanarkshire is being encouraged to have their say on the Council Plan, Connect. Consultation is now underway on the plan, which sets out the council’s vision and values, and priorities for the future. To find out more and complete the survey: orlo.uk/PyJlQ
Graphic for the South Lanarkshire Council Plan, connect. Photos of council staff and services. South Lanarkshire Council logo.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 24/09/2026
The Scottish Parliament backed our motion to boycott, divest from, and sanction Israel. Yet, there are still companies with links to Israeli war crimes in Palestine getting taxpayer contracts in Scotland. It's time to fully implement the boycott and cancel these contracts.
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Kirsten Robb @krobbgreen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Do you live in St Leonards (see map area)? Come along to St Leonards Community Council tonight at 730pm at Blacklaw Primary Community wing. Meet your councillors and bring any ideas for: - reaching out to the community - addressing community issues - spending the microgrants
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Kirsten Robb @krobbgreen.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
To make sure I continue working on issues you want me to (from now and if I'm re-elected next year for another 5 years), we are repeating the survey we did before I was elected in 2022. Please share your views at tinyurl.com/yv6mtsty. Just 4 quick questions. Thank you!
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Kirsten Robb @krobbgreen.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Some Expressway path repairs done to help those walking, wheeling and cycling. Flooded area and overhanging vegetation outstanding and being chased. Thank you @electlauramoodie.bsky.social for your help. Two new requests for drop kerbs submitted.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 18/09/2026
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The campaign for independence must show the progressive need for independence. We can do that by pushing devolution to it's limits and challenging the Westminster establishment by cutting household bills, improving lives, and building a fairer country for all.
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Kirsten Robb @krobbgreen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Thank you to all who voted @scottishgreens in the by election and congrats to the winner. Vote share up, Michael a fabulous candidate, built @southlangreens.bsky.social team, learned more about issues, met many residents. Join the campaign to bring bolder action in South Lanarkshire.
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Kirsten Robb @krobbgreen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Come along to St Leonards Community Council next Wednesday at 730pm at Blacklaw primary Community wing. The group is going to be picking things up after the passing of their chair and moving the community council forward.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 17/09/2026
Earlier today, the First Minister hinted that he would block any hyper-scale AI data centre applications before proper guidance is published. This is a welcome step. We must ensure that this pause works and that the guidance puts people and planet before tech bro's profits.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 17/09/2026
“A real test of this government will be torule out new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. The reason they have decided not to announce that before the by-election in Holborn and St Pancras is incredibly telling.” Caroline Lucas on the government’s refusal to rule out new oil and gas on #BBCQT.
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Kirsten Robb @krobbgreen.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Congrats to the winning candidate Leigh. Thank you to everyone who voted @scottishgreens.org for the superb Michael Grant. Get in touch with @southlangreens.bsky.social if you want to be part of the campaign for local elections in May.
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South Lanarkshire Greens @southlangreens.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Only 6 hours left to vote in Avondale and Stonehouse, make sure you vote before 10pm
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Holly Bruce MSP @hollybruce.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Honestly, I’m tired. So many of us are just tired. To everyone who is dedicating their time to make life safer for women and girls, we owe you a great deal.
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Kirsten Robb @krobbgreen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Hello from Avendale Old Parish Church this morning with Michael Grant our @scottishgreens.org by election candidate! Polls open til 10pm. #VoteGreen Vote Michael Grant 1.
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Gillian Mackay - Scottish Greens @gillianmackaygreen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Scotland was the first country in the world to back Palestinian civil society’s calls for Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions. We need to make that commitment mean something in practice and close the loopholes that allow complicit companies to benefit from Scottish public money
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Kirsten Robb @krobbgreen.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
POLLS ARE OPEN 📣 Vote @scottishgreens.org #1 by 10pm tonight! @southlangreens.bsky.social
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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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Kirsten Robb @krobbgreen.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
10 year Estate Strategy now out to consultation with the biggest change for our area being a new pavilion for Brancumhall. Get your views in asap! www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/council-soci...
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 14/09/2026
🇵🇸Talking about solidarity isn't enough, we need action. This week, Greens will force a vote in parliament to end taxpayer funding for companies complicit in Israel's illegal settlements or genocide.
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Maggie Chapman (she/her) @maggiechapman.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
We need donation caps, full transparency and a properly resourced Electoral Commission. Politics should work for people, not billionaire elites. Read more greens.scot/news/gre... 2/2
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Greens call for stronger rules and donation cap
The super rich are trying to buy our politics.
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Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub @cahlanarkshire.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Last week Larkhall & District Volunteer Group invited Caroline & her team along for their Sew & Save event There's plenty of mending, swapping & upcycling events still to come during #LanarkshireClimateActionFestival See: f.mtr.cool/ywkdbdjd66 #Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
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Kirsten Robb @krobbgreen.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The local development plan will guide development for the next 10 years. Using the link, you can suggest sites, put forward ideas about policies or highlight areas for protection / different use. Deadline is this Wed 18th (sorry only just spotted it). www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/development-...
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Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3) – South Lanarkshire Council
Find out how Local Development Plan 3 will shape land use and development in South Lanarkshire, how it is being prepared, and how to get involved.
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Dan Snow @thehistoryguy.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
I’m just a person on my fucking knees begging the government to use its absolutely massive majority to do something extremely fucking popular: save our democracy.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 13/09/2026
Stop hyper-scale AI data centres 🛑 This week Greens will force a vote in the Scottish Parliament to introduce a moratorium and strong planning guidance for data centres. greens.scot/datacentres
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The way British democracy is being bought by crypto billionaires is simply obscene - and a direct result of Labour’s unforgivable inaction
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Burnham drops support for political funding cap aimed at curbing mega-donors
PM said he would set bar at £500k, but trade unions say funding reforms could undermine their ability to donate to Labour
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The answer to our political funding crisis is simple and obvious. It would send our politics in the opposite direction to its current, disastrous trajectory. So why won't Labour MPs pick it up? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Political donations are poison to our democracy – but there’s an easy antidote to that | George Monbiot
As revelations about Reform UK’s donors emerge, it’s clear that increasingly complex forms of patronage can’t be regulated effectively. We need a clean sweep, says columnist George Monbiot
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Lennie @drgs100.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Scottish Green Party's response to the SNP dropping the Learning Disability, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill from the Programme for Government. greens.scot/news/greens-...
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Greens call for bill to support Disability, Autism and Neurodivergence
Greens call for bill to support Disability, Autism and Neurodivergence - The Scottish Government must rethink its plan to drop the bill.
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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 08/09/2026
Consultation is now underway on the 10-year Estates Strategy which will see £24 million invested in buildings including schools and community facilities across South Lanarkshire. Find out more, including how to take part, in the View: orlo.uk/GmJwV
This is an exterior image of Lanark Memorial Hall
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South Lanarkshire Council @southlanarkshire.gov.uk · 11/09/2026
💬Talking saves lives. If you’re worried about someone, ask how they are. Asking about suicide can open the door to support. For Help and information visit: orlo.uk/ZCEh0 - share today! #SuicidePreventionWeek # EveryLifeMatters
Every life matters in South Lanarkshire. South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership.
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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?
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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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South Lanarkshire Greens @southlangreens.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
We are out in Strathaven this Saturday and Sunday for our action weekend, come and help campaign for Michael Grant in the Avondale and Stonehouse by-election
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 10/09/2026
The climate crisis is here. New fossil fuel drilling won't cut household bills, it won't make our country more energy secure, and it will only worsen the climate emergency. Scotland needs to invest in clean, green renewables to secure our future.
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Bradford District Green Party @bradfordgreens.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🗣 @zackpolanski.bsky.social: "Drilling for new oil and gas is only going to create more wildfires, more flooding, more drought, more food scarcity. To describe that as 'pragmatic' is frankly perverse." Andy Burnham must stop making things worse. He must leave fossil fuels in the ground.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 10/09/2026
New oil and gas drilling won't lower bills. And climate change is already bringing devastating wildfires, droughts and extreme heat. The Scottish Government must stand by our commitments and oppose new drilling at Jackdaw and Rosebank.
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 09/09/2026
On Emergency Services Day, the Green Party stands in solidarity with the incredible work of the RNLI. They are true patriots who selflessly risk their own lives to save others at sea.
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Lanarkshire Climate Action Hub @cahlanarkshire.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
#LanarkshireClimateActionFestival 2026 programme is now LIVE 🎉 Don't miss out on some of the wonderful events taking place across Lanarkshire Check out the programme to find out what's on in your community: f.mtr.cool/njcyovvbae #Lanarkshire #ClimateAction #LetsDoNetZero
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 08/09/2026
Sanctions on illegal settlements are an important and long overdue step. They must now be followed by an end to all UK arms sales to Israel. We cannot claim to stand up for Palestinian rights and against genocide, while continuing to supply weapons to the state violating them.
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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 09/09/2026
Current proposals for hyper-scale data centres in Scotland would use over 1.5 times our total peak power use. Scotland needs a moratorium now! 🛑 greens.scot/datacentres
Stop hyper-scale data centres in Scotland. www.greens.scot/datacentres
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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
So pleased to see @zackpolanski.bsky.social demanding the Government’s suppressed then redacted report on ecosystem collapse be published in full. People can’t prepare for what they don’t know - concealing this report is unforgivable #WildSummit
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Polanski calls for report on ecosystem collapse to be published in full
Green leader says ministers must stop ‘hiding the truth’ about threat to UK security from climate and nature crisis
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