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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 1d

The evidence shows this hasn't happened in Leith - overall traffic levels are down across the area, including on all boundary roads except one.

See evidence & myth buster here:
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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 1d

The vast majority of contacts I've had from constituents are supportive of the LTN, and the proportion in support rises the longer the benefits are felt.

Of course the council needs to constantly look to improve it, but I have no doubt it was the right decision and has improved Leith.

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 2d

No the bollard has been vandalised and stolen multiple times. Rather than replacing the same bollard for it to be stolen again, officers are looking at a more robust solution.

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 2d

Walkabout with community council members & council officer to discuss improvements to #Leith #LTN in particular the Tolbooth Wynd disappearing bollard.

Very frustrating the council hasn't used the (very welcome) Linksview House refurbishment to tackle transport issues here - I'm pursuing this.

Photo of 4 people standing at Tolbooth Wynd, Leith

Photo of 3 people at Tolbooth Wynd Leith

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 11d

RT Lorna Slater MSP (@lornaslater.bsky.social)

Lorna Slater MSP (@lornaslater.bsky.social)

Migrants help keep our NHS running, immigrants work in our schools, on our farms, across our hospitality sector and they set up businesses that create jobs. Immigration brings skills and innovation,…

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 12d

RT Equality Network (@lgbtiscotland.bsky.social)

Equality Network (@lgbtiscotland.bsky.social)

The EHRC has now submitted their draft Code of Practice to the UK Government & it could have a devastating impact on trans lives in the UK. Please write to your MP, supporting our call for full…

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 12d

RT Lorna Slater MSP (@lornaslater.bsky.social)

Lorna Slater MSP (@lornaslater.bsky.social)

🏠No one should be spending most of their pay packet just to keep a roof over their head, while landlords make record profits. Homes are for living in, not for profiteering.

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Ben Parker @cllrbenparker.bsky.social · 14d

I’m pleased to be proposing this motion today 🇵🇸

The Scottish Government took a big step forward in supporting BDS calls from Green MSPs, but now they must do the same for Councils ⚖️

New powers need to be granted to local authorities or else the government position is just warm words ❌ 💬 🤷

The National @scotnational.bsky.social · 14d

NEW: The Scottish Greens are calling for Edinburgh to become the first city in Scotland to boycott Israel

Greens motion could see Edinburgh become first Scottish city to boycott Israel

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 19d

North Edinburgh & Leith Greens @edinburghgreens.bsky.social are at the Leith Walk police box today listening to local views & encouraging folk to sign up for our public meeting to launch the Holyrood campaign in Leith on 29 September.

You can sign up here - all welcome!

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 22d

Someone else raised this with me today actually. I'll ask officers what the current situation is.

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 22d

I tried out the new Edinburgh cycle hire scheme today. Useful assistance going up Scotland Street & Dublin Street but the motor seemed a little inconsistent.

Booking, unlocking & locking process on the app seemed pretty seamless though. 👍

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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 28d

#EdinWebcast Reducing🚘use

Report> democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s8...

Officer: ongoing talks on potential roaduser charging

Cllr @chasbooth.bsky.social seeks faster talks with @glasgowcitycouncil.bsky.social+ #ScotGov

Cllr @stephenjenkinson.bsky.social agrees

Report agreed 9-2 (Con anti)

Addendum by the Green Group
Transport and Environment Committee
11 September 2025
Item 8.3 – Audit Scotland Report on Sustainable
Transport: Reducing Car Use
Add at the end of recommendations:
1.1.4 Further agrees that the Convener will write to the Convener for Climate, Glasgow
Green Deal, Transport and City Centre Recovery at Glasgow City Council to
suggest engagement at an elected member level of the principle of road user
charging in the two cities;
1.1.5 Further agrees that the Convener will write to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport
and to the Cosla Environment and Economy Spokesperson urging that there is no
delay in the regulatory review process on road user charging.
Moved by: Chas Booth
Seconded by:

Cllr Whyte opposes - says should wait for UK govt to act on road user charging, if they do

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SpokesLothian @spokes.org.uk · 28d

#EdinWebcast

#MobilityPlan investment report-> democracy.edinburgh.gov.uk/documents/s8...

Cllr @chasbooth.bsky.social:
Concern that Mobility Plan project to extend #CCWEL to #Corstorphine not mentioned

👍 A: Council has won cash (yesterday!) for A8 corridor🚲🚶🚌 planning (& other bus/bike corridors)

Green addendum

Addendum by the Green Group
Transport and Environment Committee
11 September 2025
Item 8.1 – City Mobility Plan Capital Investment
Programme Update 2025/26
Add at the end of recommendations:
1.2 Committee notes with concern that the A8 corridor project (Gogar/Maybury to
Roseburn), which was ranked with a total score of 25 and was agreed to ‘proceed’
in the CMP CIP prioritisation agreed by committee in May this year, is no longer
listed in the projects at appendix one; agrees therefore to receive an urgent
update from officers on the reason for this;
1.3 In respect of the ‘Liveable Neighbourhoods’ section of the report, committee
welcomes the £140,000 funding for further developments to the Leith Connections
project, and requests that officers carry out engagement with ward councillors and
other relevant stakeholders on the scope of works associated with this;
1.4 In respect of the Active Travel delivery delays section of the report, committee
agrees to receive a written briefing from officers in respect of the ‘Internal review
of TRO processes and resources’ mentioned at paragraph 4.16, and agrees that
‘Active Travel delivery delays’ should be a standing item on the meetings of the
Transport and Local Access Forum which consider transport matters, with updates
provided to committee via the business bulletin as and when required.
Moved by: Chas Booth
Seconded by:

Cllr Booth welcomes funding for planning of A8 project - this was cited in the Mobility Plan Delivery Plan as first project under new policy of main road segregated bike routes forming the 'Primary Cycle Network'

Scot Govt announcement of Bus Infra Fund cash, including A8 bike/bus corridor project - funiding is for initial planning only, further application would be needed for construction

Project name Description CEC or Regional
A8 Sustainable Transport Corridor Improvements in walking, wheeling and cycling from Gogar, Maybury to Roseburn including providing new bus priority while improve walking, wheeling and cycling. Tasks will include; Concept designs, transport modelling (integrating with existing WETIP proposals), options appraisal and stakeholder engagement. Within the limited time remaining this FY, we will prioritise specific focus on advancing designs for Drumbrae junction (benefiting public transport, pedestrians and cycling). CEC only scheme
A90 Blackhall Junction Improvement Improvements to the A90 Corridor based on smart technology (utilising Fusion – we are the only Local Authority in the Scotland to have Fusion) and small scale infrastructure for bus priority (where appropriate). Building on the existing Queue Management System on the outer section of the A90, the configuration of Fusion along the inner part of this corridor will further improve public transport journey times and reliability, particularly around the Blackhall junction, Hillhouse Road, Craigleith area. CEC only scheme
A702Sustainable Transport Corridor Detailed design and stakeholder engagement of public transport and active travel improvement (including traffic signal optimisation) along the corridor CEC only scheme
Midlothian, East Lothian and Edinburgh Sustainable Transport Corridors To continue design development and business case/value for money work on the development of a series of sustainable travel improvements on the A701, A7, A772 and A1/A199 (with bus priority at its core). This builds on previous Strategic Business Case Corridor work progressed via BPF. CEC Leading but in partnership with MLC and ELC
7-7-7 Trial - Phase 1 Deliver a trial to change bus lane operational hours …

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 28d

Disappointingly this was voted down by Labour, Tory & Lib Dem councillors. Defeated 6 votes to 5.

Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 28d

Greens have an addendum at #edincouncil Transport & Envt Ctte seeks exploration of ‘zoning’ trade waste to reduce HGV vehicle movements.

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · 28d

Greens have an addendum at #edincouncil Transport & Envt Ctte seeks exploration of ‘zoning’ trade waste to reduce HGV vehicle movements.

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · Aug 30

(I've asked the council leader the same question, and have received an acknowledgment and that I would receive a substantive response on Monday.)

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/former-...

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Former Edinburgh council leader welcomed back at meeting after 'witch hunt'

Former council leader Cammy Day has been welcomed back to an Edinburgh Council meeting as he appeared in person for the first time since his resignation in December 2024.

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · Aug 30

Internet, I need your help please.

In reply to a Q from @kate-c.bsky.social at Edinburgh council on Thursday, the council leader said "Cllr Day has made an apology through the media" [for incidents catalogued in the Dunion report].

I can't find this apology. Can anyone else?

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · Aug 29

@lothianbuses.bsky.social the 16 is diverted via North Junction Street but it's not showing on the app at the Prince Regent St bus stop. Why not, and can you fix this please? Thanks.

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · Aug 29

The area of Edinburgh's cycle hire scheme looks pretty limited for the public launch next week. I hope this can be expanded soon, in particular to include #Leith.

Screenshot from Voi app showing the extent of the initial Edinburgh cycle hire scheme

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · Aug 27

Yes, that is fair criticism. Sorry!

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · Aug 27

This is welcome news, but I still have concerns about how this decision was made, and whether the needs of disabled folk and those with limited mobility were adequately considered in the process. Along with my Labour & SNP ward colleagues, we have agreed the joint statement attached.

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Joint statement from Leith councillors on Kirkgate benches.

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · Aug 27

Constituents have been in touch to raise concerns about the removal of Kirkgate benches. I share those concerns, and have expressed them to council officers.

Last night I received an email from a senior council officer confirming that the benches will be returned on Monday.

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Screenshot of email from council officer confirming benches will return on Monday.

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · Aug 25

Edinburgh Council has launched its consultation on north-south tram. Please have your say here:

consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...

Trams from Granton to Edinburgh BioQuarter and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and Beyond - City of Edinburgh Council - Citizen Space

Find and participate in consultations run by City of Edinburgh Council

consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · Aug 22

Agree. Four years after the collapse of the previous Edinburgh cycle hire scheme, this one is long overdue.

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Chas Booth (he/him) @chasbooth.bsky.social · Aug 22

I share your concern. I’m told that geofencing technology has improved considerably in recent years and the operator has measures in place to tackle incorrect parking & clutter. Only time will tell whether these are effective.

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