Edinburgh Conservatives Propose Lowest Council Tax Increase in Scotland Monday, 23 February, 2026 23 February 2026 EDINBURGH CONSERVATIVES PROPOSE LOWEST COUNCIL TAX INCREASE IN SCOTLAND Edinburgh's Conservative Group has put forward a Council budget proposing a 2.5% increase in Council Tax — the lowest of any political party on the City of Edinburgh Council and likely to be among the lowest increases anywhere in Scotland this year. With UK inflation currently running at 3%, the Conservative... Articles
Local Conservatives select general election candidates 24th April 2017 Members of the Edinburgh Conservative and Unionist Association have selected their parliamentary candidates for the 2017 general election. Westminster News
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Lindhurst visits Easter Bavelaw Farm in Pentland Hills 17th April 2017 Having met the Barr family at Balerno Farmers Market recently, Gordon Lindhurst decided to see how things were progressing at their farm, Easter Bavelaw in the... Local News
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The 2017 Edinburgh Conservative Group Manifesto 12th April 2017 This week the Edinburgh Conservative Group is pleased to announce the launch of their manifesto for the next session of Edinburgh City Council. It is a clear... Local News
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Test and Trace for Coronavirus launches today across England 28th May 2020 From 9am today, the new NHS Test and Trace service has launched across England - helping us to keep the virus under control while carefully and safely lifting... National News
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The Conservatives will not tolerate prejudice or discrimination 13th May 2020 We have commissioned an independent investigation any concerns about prejudice and discrimination head-on. Because no matter your background, you should be able... National News
We're Extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme 12th May 2020 The Government is providing extra support for businesses who need it by extending the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. Here's how. National News
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The Prime Minister's Update: Tackling the Coronavirus 30th April 2020 The Prime Minister's latest update on April 30 on tackling Coronavirus. National News
