Cllr Stephen Jenkinson
@stephenjenkinson.bsky.social
Edinburgh’s Transport & Environment Convener and Labour’s Councillor for the Pentland Hills Ward 🌹
The LEZ was introduced to change behaviour not generate revenue. The enforcement regime has been in place for one year and is still bedding in. We will take all available steps to ensure fines are paid.
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Council leader criticised over money
An SNP councillor has accused the council leader of being “clueless” about cash which has not been collected from Low Emission Zone (LEZ) fines due to Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) inaccu...
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February 7, 2026 at 1:55 PM
The LEZ was introduced to change behaviour not generate revenue. The enforcement regime has been in place for one year and is still bedding in. We will take all available steps to ensure fines are paid.
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It isn’t by accident that the Tories lose every vote 9-2 at TEC (Transport & Environment Committee).
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February 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
It isn’t by accident that the Tories lose every vote 9-2 at TEC (Transport & Environment Committee).
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It took three attempts but finally a decision was taken on the W Hotel access issues by my committee last week 👍
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W Hotel will have limited rights of access for taxis and small coaches
Cars and small coaches will be allowed to continue to access the public realm area, St James Square, outside the W Hotel at St James Quarter, as the council averts further legal action. The area of la...
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February 3, 2026 at 8:01 AM
It took three attempts but finally a decision was taken on the W Hotel access issues by my committee last week 👍
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Received this brilliant leaflet today from Daniel Johnson MSP. A vote for anyone else in May could allow the SNP to sneak in through the back door!
February 2, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Received this brilliant leaflet today from Daniel Johnson MSP. A vote for anyone else in May could allow the SNP to sneak in through the back door!
Fantastic team effort on the doorstep with Daniel Johnson MSP this morning. No love for the SNP or their tired and out of touch Government in Buckstone that’s for sure!
January 31, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Fantastic team effort on the doorstep with Daniel Johnson MSP this morning. No love for the SNP or their tired and out of touch Government in Buckstone that’s for sure!
Lothian have announced a few (and mostly minor) service changes that will come into effect next month 🚌
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Service change from Sunday 22 February - Lothian Buses
A service change will take effect on our network from Sunday 22 February on the Lothian, East Coast Buses and Lothian Country networks.
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January 31, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Lothian have announced a few (and mostly minor) service changes that will come into effect next month 🚌
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Great fun tonight at the Central and Southern CLPs Burns Supper. Anas was on top form 👏. Thanks to all the organisers and the staff at Tynecastle who are always brilliant.
January 31, 2026 at 12:30 AM
Great fun tonight at the Central and Southern CLPs Burns Supper. Anas was on top form 👏. Thanks to all the organisers and the staff at Tynecastle who are always brilliant.
I delivered a speech to the Rail in Scotland conference this week on the “Future of Mass Transit in Edinburgh” the concept I presented seems to have taken on a life on its own 😬
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Route for third Edinburgh tram line unveiled
The detailed plans show Edinburgh's south suburban railway being used with a new connection to the existing route on Leith Walk.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:59 PM
I delivered a speech to the Rail in Scotland conference this week on the “Future of Mass Transit in Edinburgh” the concept I presented seems to have taken on a life on its own 😬
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I’m aware it was a bit chaotic yesterday morning. This article explains what is happening and why
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All you need to know as six-month roadworks begin on major Edinburgh road
Several bus services have been diverted.
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January 27, 2026 at 8:19 AM
I’m aware it was a bit chaotic yesterday morning. This article explains what is happening and why
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🚨Weird Green Motion Alert 🚨Chas Booth just can’t get over the fact that I’ve done more to encourage cycling in Edinburgh in 4 months than he’s done in 40 years! A reminder that this service has been introduced at no cost and no risk to the taxpayer 🚲
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Edinburgh cycle hire scheme criticised by Greens over 'teething problems'
Edinburgh's new cycle hire scheme has been criticised by Green councillors over "teething problems".
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January 27, 2026 at 7:44 AM
🚨Weird Green Motion Alert 🚨Chas Booth just can’t get over the fact that I’ve done more to encourage cycling in Edinburgh in 4 months than he’s done in 40 years! A reminder that this service has been introduced at no cost and no risk to the taxpayer 🚲
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“this has been an issue for many years. What we’re trying to do is take reasonable steps and do what we can to improve conditions for the people who live around there.”
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CCTV boost and police crackdown to tackle Queensferry 'boy racers'
A hotspot for boy racers is set to be targeted with improved CCTV coverage as part of a drive to tackle the problem.
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January 25, 2026 at 8:07 AM
“this has been an issue for many years. What we’re trying to do is take reasonable steps and do what we can to improve conditions for the people who live around there.”
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Fantastic response on the doorstep for Daniel Johnson MSP in Greenbank this morning. 100 days to go! Well actually 103 but 100 sounds better 👏
January 24, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Fantastic response on the doorstep for Daniel Johnson MSP in Greenbank this morning. 100 days to go! Well actually 103 but 100 sounds better 👏
I was invited on to BBC Radio Scotland this morning to talk a little about Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) and the effect they are having managing problem parking in Edinburgh.
January 23, 2026 at 11:11 AM
I was invited on to BBC Radio Scotland this morning to talk a little about Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) and the effect they are having managing problem parking in Edinburgh.
It is indeed tragic that a fatality was the catalyst for change, however I am pleased these road safety measures have now been put in place on Whitehouse Road.
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Safety improvements made to junction where schoolboy killed by bin lorry
Thomas Wong, 11, was cycling on the pavement when he was struck by the bin lorry.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:34 AM
It is indeed tragic that a fatality was the catalyst for change, however I am pleased these road safety measures have now been put in place on Whitehouse Road.
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Encouraging to see plans being discussed to use a future visitor levy to help fund the long-awaited George Street revamp. If approved, it’s a chance for visitors to help support better public spaces and long-term investment in Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh tourist tax to fund long-awaited revamp of George Street
The long-awaited revamp of Edinburgh's George Street is set to go ahead, funded from borrowing financed by the tourist tax.
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January 20, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Encouraging to see plans being discussed to use a future visitor levy to help fund the long-awaited George Street revamp. If approved, it’s a chance for visitors to help support better public spaces and long-term investment in Edinburgh.
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It was great fun campaigning with Daniel Johnson MSP this morning in Newington. A vote for anyone else risks the SNP sneaking in through the back door and it was clear Craigmillar Park are having none of that thank you very much. 👍
January 17, 2026 at 4:03 PM
It was great fun campaigning with Daniel Johnson MSP this morning in Newington. A vote for anyone else risks the SNP sneaking in through the back door and it was clear Craigmillar Park are having none of that thank you very much. 👍
🚧Gilmore Place resurfacing works🚧
“Residents have told us in no uncertain terms that they want us to get on with repairing our roads, and that’s what we’re focused on delivering.”
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“Residents have told us in no uncertain terms that they want us to get on with repairing our roads, and that’s what we’re focused on delivering.”
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Busy Edinburgh Street to be closed for months for resurfacing with buses diverted - Deadline News
EDINBURGH'S Gilmore Place, a busy street running from Polwarth to Tollcross, will be closed for up to four months as it undergoes resurfacing work, with buses diverted.
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January 17, 2026 at 9:05 AM
🚧Gilmore Place resurfacing works🚧
“Residents have told us in no uncertain terms that they want us to get on with repairing our roads, and that’s what we’re focused on delivering.”
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“Residents have told us in no uncertain terms that they want us to get on with repairing our roads, and that’s what we’re focused on delivering.”
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Jury seems to be out on whether this initiative will work or not but I’m pleased that the Healthy Living Centre in Wester Hailes has been chosen for the trial. I’ll be interested to see the results.
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Location of first walk-in GP clinic announced
The new clinic in Edinburgh is the first of 15, which will be open seven days a week.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Jury seems to be out on whether this initiative will work or not but I’m pleased that the Healthy Living Centre in Wester Hailes has been chosen for the trial. I’ll be interested to see the results.
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This really is something to look forward to next year, what a spectacle it’ll be. 🚲
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Tour de France unveils route for Edinburgh to Carlisle stage
From Edinburgh the race heads through Midlothian, the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway to Carlisle.
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January 16, 2026 at 7:15 AM
This really is something to look forward to next year, what a spectacle it’ll be. 🚲
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I’ve always been uncomfortable with the tax incentives in this deal, but backed it on the promise of well-paid, unionised jobs. This is a good first step — but as they say, the proof will be in the pudding.
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Green Freeport forecast to see £7.9 billion investment and 16,000 jobs
Investment of £7.9 billion and the creation of 16,000 jobs have been predicted for the Forth Green Freeport as a result of £25 million of seed funding announced today by the UK Government.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:05 PM
I’ve always been uncomfortable with the tax incentives in this deal, but backed it on the promise of well-paid, unionised jobs. This is a good first step — but as they say, the proof will be in the pudding.
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I wonder if there is a slide in today’s draft budget papers that shows just how much the SNP Government value Scottish Local Authorities?
January 13, 2026 at 9:22 PM
I wonder if there is a slide in today’s draft budget papers that shows just how much the SNP Government value Scottish Local Authorities?
After nearly two decades in power you’d have thought the SNP would have figured out how to manage a budget by now! The settlement has never been higher so why does everyone feel poorer? Mismanagement and fiscal incompetence that’s how!
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How tough choices will shape the Scottish Budget
Finance Secretary Shona Robison will announce her plans just months before the next Scottish election.
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January 13, 2026 at 8:14 AM
After nearly two decades in power you’d have thought the SNP would have figured out how to manage a budget by now! The settlement has never been higher so why does everyone feel poorer? Mismanagement and fiscal incompetence that’s how!
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It was Baltic in Balerno this afternoon campaigning for Catriona Munro for Edinburgh South Western. Whilst the weather was cold the reception on the doors was very warm.
January 10, 2026 at 5:05 PM
It was Baltic in Balerno this afternoon campaigning for Catriona Munro for Edinburgh South Western. Whilst the weather was cold the reception on the doors was very warm.
A £1bn budget black hole! Fiscal mismanagement on this scale is really quite impressive.
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Robison facing £1bn black hole ahead of Scottish budget
Finance secretary Shona Robison faces a £1bn hole in her capital spending plans ahead of next week’s budget, according t...
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January 9, 2026 at 7:42 AM
A £1bn budget black hole! Fiscal mismanagement on this scale is really quite impressive.