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
Government refuses to commit to Pentland Studio decision date 22nd March 2017 The Scottish Government has refused to announce a date for its decision on the Pentland Studio planning application following a question in Parliament today. Holyrood News
Briggs attacks First Minister’s leadership in referendum debate. 22nd March 2017 Miles Briggs, Lothian Tory MSP, took part in yesterday afternoon’s debate and raised questions about the leadership of Nicola Sturgeon. Holyrood News
20 mph? Cllr Iain Whyte asks for your thoughts 21st March 2017 Many local residents, especially in the Crewe Road South area, are raising concerns about the roll out of 20mph zones with Cllr Iain Whyte. Local News
Ravelston Quarry Planning Concern 21st March 2017 Like many local residents, Iain Whyte was concerned to hear that planning permission has been granted for three houses to be built in Ravelston Quarry. Cllr... Local News
Allan Jackson to stand down from Council. Jim Campbell selected as new candidate. 21st March 2017 After some forty years on the Council, Cllr Allan Jackson has decided not to seek re-election in May. Local News
March Update from Almond Ward 21st March 2017 Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate Graham Hutchison reports on the situation in Almond ward. Local News
Update from Pentland Hills Ward 17th March 2017 An update on progress in Pentland Hills ward from Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate Susan Webber. Local News
Briggs commends Edinburgh group’s campaigning work on TB. 17th March 2017 Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has praised the work of the Edinburgh Results Group, an organisation that campaigns to raise awareness of tuberculosis worldwide. Speeches in Parliament
Gordon Lindhurst condemns SNP Tranpsort Minister over Government response to laser pen attacks 16th March 2017 Lothian MSP Gordon Lindhurst has criticised SNP Transport Minister Humza Yousaf over the Government's response to laser pen attacks at Scottish airports. Holyrood News
Conservatives force another Labour U-turn 25th February 2026 Labour have backed down from proposals to close local post office branches. National News
Kemi hosts press conference on the cost of social media 24th February 2026 Kemi joins bereaved parents in calling for much needed restrictions. National News
Conservatives pledge to cut Student loan interest 23rd February 2026 In our New Deal for young people, we will cap Plan 2 interest rates. National News
Conservatives force Chagos Surrender delay 19th February 2026 Starmer once again caves to the pressure... National News
Labour U-turn on cancellation of Local Elections 17th February 2026 Predictable chaos from a useless government that cannot make basic decisions. National News
Is Britain Broken? 12th February 2026 The Conservatives’ second Party Political Broadcast answers the question. National News