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
Confirmed: Labour have hiked taxes 26th November 2025 After constant leaks, it is now confirmed that Labour have hiked taxes by £26 BILLION. National News
Labour’s Employment Rights Bill will kill jobs 24th November 2025 Kemi speaks at the CBI conference on how Labour's Employment Rights Bill is a disaster for jobs National News
Cut tax, cut spending and get Britain back to work 18th November 2025 Kemi outlines the Conservative plan to cut spending and get Britain working again National News
Kemi’s Wilberforce address 17th November 2025 Kemi hosts a speech with the Conservative Christian Fellowship honouring William Wilberforce. National News
Kemi Hosts Emergency Farming Summit 17th November 2025 Kemi Badenoch joins British farmers to set out our plan to halt the decline of rural industries National News
Conservatives demand answers on Prison releases 12th November 2025 Robert Jenrick takes on David Lammy following the accidental release of dangerous criminals National News
