Tag: Conservative Group
Conservative councillors accused of “abandoning” their constituents at the next election
Two Edinburgh councillors have been accused of “abandoning their constituents” for “safer seats” after it emerged they will stand in different wards to those they currently represent at the elections in May.Leader of The...
Council leader calls on Conservative group to back call for Johnson’s resignation
The leader of The City of Edinburgh Council has challenged Conservative councillors to join him in calling for Boris Johnston’s resignation amid claims that Christmas parties were held in Downing Street during lockdown.SNP councillor,...
Tories call for tram extension to be scrapped
Conservatives are calling for what they describe as the city council’s tram extension “vanity project” to be scrapped to free up £90m for public services as part of alternative budget proposals.The Tories’ budget motion,...
Audio – Interview with Councillor Cameron Rose the new leader of the Conservative Group
Today is the first business day for the newly elected leader of the Conservative Group, Cameron Rose. Councillor Rose represents the Southside/Newington Ward and has done since first being elected in 2007. On Friday...
Conservative Group elect new leader
The Conservative Group on The City of Edinburgh Council have appointed Councillor Cameron Rose, who represents Southside and Newington as their leader, to succeed Jeremy Balfour who is now to head up the Audit...
LIVEBLOG – Edinburgh Council Conservative Group 14 March 2012
The Local Government Elections take place on 3 May 2012.In advance of that The Reporter is speaking to the Edinburgh Council Conservative Group about their aspirations for the forthcoming elections, their policies and their...