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Council elections 2022 – Martha Mattos Coelho – Liberton/Gilmerton Ward
Name Martha Mattos Coelho Political Party SNPWard Gilmerton/Liberton
What is your story?
I usually say that I am a very proud new Scot (originally from Portugal).
I am...
Council elections 2022 – Louis Rowlands – Pentland Hills Ward
Name - Louis RowlandsPolitical Party - Scottish Libertarian PartyWard - Pentland HillsI grew up in a working class family in South-East London and spent...
Council elections 2022 – Peter Olech – Leith Walk Ward
Richard Shillcock who will be standing in Leith Walk ward for the Communist Party of Britain.
The last communist party candidate to stand in Leith...
Council elections 2022 – Claire Miller – City Centre Ward
Name Claire Miller Political Party Scottish Green PartyWard City Centre Contact details What is your story? I have always been an environmentalist at...
Council elections 2022 – Paul Penman – City Centre Ward
I am Paul R Penman and I am standing for the City Centre ward as an Independent.
I have been a Community Councillor on the...
Council elections 2022 – Kayleigh O’Neill – Forth Ward
Name Kayleigh O’NeillPolitical Party Scottish Green PartyWard Forth Ward, Edinburgh
What is your story?
I moved to Edinburgh for university when I was seventeen and completely fell...
Council elections 2022 – Scott Arthur – Colinton/Fairmilehead Ward
Name Scott Arthur
Political Party Scottish Labour
Ward Colinton/Fairmilehead
Scott is a Civil Engineer and Professor of Urban Water Management at Heriot-Watt University. He has published over...
Council elections 2022 – Neil Ross – Morningside Ward
Neil Ross Liberal Democrat candidate for Morningside Ward
I am a Chartered Accountant, having been in public practice in Edinburgh for over 30 years. ...
Council elections 2022 – Mandy Watt – Morningside Ward
Name - Mandy WattParty - Labour PartyWard - Morningside
During the last administration Mandy was the Labour spokesperson for Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work and...
Council elections 2022 – Mairianna Clyde – Morningside Ward
Name. Mairianna Clyde Party. SNPWard Morningside
What is your story?
I’m an academic based in Edinburgh - I work from home. I’ve been in this...
Council elections 2022 – David Henry – Sighthill/Gorgie Ward
Name - David Henry Political Party - AlbaWard - Sighthil/Gorgie
What is your story?
I started out in retail sales of home entertainment equipment in...
Council elections 2022 – Katrina Faccenda – Leith Ward
Name - Katrina Faccenda
Party - Scottish Labour
Ward - Leith
I worked in tourism for more than 30 years. Guiding groups of tourists around Europe,...
Council elections 2022 – Fred Hessler – Almond Ward
Name- Frederick Hessler
Political Party - Scottish Labour
Ward - Almond
I have been a mental health and learning disability nurse for almost 30 years. I retired...
Council elections 2022 – Frank Ross – Corstorphine/Murrayfield
Name - Frank Ross Political Party - Scottish National PartyWard Corstorphine/Murrayfield
What is your story?
I first became a Councillor in 2012 following...
Streets 4 Peeps – revolutionary changes on Edinburgh thoroughfares
The Westminster Government has issued a second directive that all cities and towns in the UK must provide more room for people to walk,...
Council elections 2022 – Simita Kumar – Southside/Newington Ward
Name Simita Kumar
Political Party SNP
Ward Southside / Newington
What is your story?
This is my first time running for...
Council Elections 2022 – Jule Bandel – Inverleith Ward
Name and age: Jule Bandel
Ward: Inverleith
Party: Scottish Green Party
What is your story?
Like many of the young people you've seen protesting for their...
Council elections 2022 – all candidates who have now registered as council hopefuls in...
The deadline for registering an intention to stand for election in May 2022 is Wednesday 30 March 2022 at 4pm.
Now that the time...
Council elections 2022 – SNP name their Edinburgh council candidates
Edinburgh SNP announced the full list of their party's candidates standing in the upcoming council elections.
The 25 candidates include 12 women, a record...
Discussions on Gaza twinning postponed
‘Israeli authorities’ have warned The City of Edinburgh Council that a plan to twin the capital with Gaza could be unlawful, it is understood.
The...
Council to decide on New town electric vehicle chargers on Thursday
Edinburgh residents have complained electric chargers planned for a New Town cul-de-sac will attract unwanted traffic to the area.
It comes amid a £2.2 million...
Council Elections 2022 – Scottish Liberal Democrats say they will offer new hope
Cole-Hamilton showcases new talent in Scottish Liberal Democrats.
With six weeks to the forthcoming local election, Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton has today spoken...
Serena Baker winner of The Great British Sewing Bee honoured by council
Last August Cllr Susan Rae, who is an avid watcher of some of the reality shows on TV when she gets the chance, thought...
Garden decking may have to be removed after planning decision
A retired Edinburgh resident could be forced to take down her outdoor decking after the council said neighbours’ privacy is encroached by “direct views” into...
Eyre Place – survey shows almost 100% opposition for student flat proposal
People living near Eyre Place have submitted a formal response to the consultation by CA Student Living who plan to build a six storey...
Victoria Primary School pupils apply some engineering in circus skills classes
The circus goes to school this British Science Week, as pupils at Victoria Primary School welcome Let’s Do Engineering and Think Circus who have...
Planning ahead for new Liberton High School
Early plans for a new Liberton High School are to be put to the local community later this year.
The site on Gilmerton Road is set...
Council grants Freedom of the City to Ukrainian President and Kyiv Mayor
Councillors in Edinburgh today reinforced the city’s ongoing solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
All members came together to unanimously grant the Freedom of the...
Council’s children’s services subject to “serious failings”
Vulnerable children under the care of Edinburgh City Council were subject to “serious failings” which compromised their “wellbeing and safety” over a 10-year period, an...
Council decide against compensating Roseburn traders for “loss of business”
Traders who say their income has dropped since roadworks began outside their shops have lost a bid for financial support from the council.
Business owners...
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