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CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Policies of the new coalition http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Policies of the new coalition en Thu, 21 May 2026 19:04:59 +0000 chdot on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-71093 Fri, 18 May 2012 13:13:49 +0000 chdot 71093@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ " Cllr Burns said: “It’s a temporary measure because we have a coalition agreement to review the committee structure. “The positions appointed next week will only remain for a few months until after recess and there will be a motion calling for a review.” " <a href="http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/politics/it-s-like-news-international-running-the-leveson-inquiry-lib-dem-attacks-coalition-s-choice-for-scrutiny-panel-1-2303729" rel="nofollow">http://www.scotsman.com/edinburgh-evening-news/politics/it-s-like-news-international-running-the-leveson-inquiry-lib-dem-attacks-coalition-s-choice-for-scrutiny-panel-1-2303729</a> So different committees/responsibilities in prospect. chdot on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-70007 Thu, 10 May 2012 19:39:20 +0000 chdot 70007@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <a href="http://m.scotsman.com/news/new-edinburgh-council-coalition-makes-50-pledges-to-city-1-2287201" rel="nofollow">http://m.scotsman.com/news/new-edinburgh-council-coalition-makes-50-pledges-to-city-1-2287201</a> Mentions cycling early on! chdot on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69985 Thu, 10 May 2012 17:19:51 +0000 chdot 69985@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa Due to popular demand from pothole fans, 1 more #edincouncil pledge: "Prioritise keeping our streets clean and attractive." #burndownie " chdot on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69972 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:40:47 +0000 chdot 69972@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil: "Need to acknowledge breakdown in trust between residents and their elected representatives in Edinburgh." #burndownie " It's all here - <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/7513/coalition_agreement" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/7513/coalition_agreement</a> Scary pic here - <a href="http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/877/labour_and_snp_join_forces_to_take_edinburgh_forward" rel="nofollow">http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/877/labour_and_snp_join_forces_to_take_edinburgh_forward</a> chdot on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69970 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:38:05 +0000 chdot 69970@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil: "Further strengthen links with business community by developing & implementing strategies for economic well being." " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil: "The council will continue to be unambiguously elected member led." #burndownie " For those who don't know - that means that politicians will try to take control back from officials! chdot on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69969 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:36:26 +0000 chdot 69969@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ " Spokes CycleCampaign ‏ @SpokesLothian New Ed Council agreement continues 5% of transport for cycling <a href="http://t.co/1eukoAu5" rel="nofollow">http://t.co/1eukoAu5</a> Good but manifestos said a bit more <a href="http://t.co/9dON66bg" rel="nofollow">http://t.co/9dON66bg</a> " chdot on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69967 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:33:54 +0000 chdot 69967@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil pledge: "Investigate the possible introduction of low emission zones." #burndownie " " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil pledge: "Spend 5% of the transport budget on provision for cyclists." #burndownie " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil pledge: "Use Green Flag and other strategies to preserve our green spaces." #burndownie " " crowriver on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69966 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:32:49 +0000 crowriver 69966@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Damn! They've gone for the weak-kneed SNP "consultation" on extending 20mph zones*. Cue hordes of "otherwise law abiding motorists" opposing any lowering of speed limits... Yes! 5% of the transport budget on provision for cyclists. Also interesting if a little vague: "Investigate the possible introduction of low emission zones." * - actually the wording is more nuanced: "consult with a view to extending" is more "we're going to do this, but we'll consult first". So maybe okay. chdot on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69965 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:31:23 +0000 chdot 69965@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil pledge: "Continue efforts to develop the city’s gap sites and encourage regeneration." #burndownie " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil pledge: "Set up an independent forum to promote locally-owned retail businesses." #burndownie " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil pledge: "Establish a policy of no compulsory redundancies." #burndownie " Already had that one! " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil pledge: "Maintain reputation as cultural capital of world by continuing to support & invest in cultural infrastructure." " " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil pledge: "Work with Edinburgh World Heritage Trust and other stakeholders to conserve the city’s built heritage." #burndownie " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil pledge: "Take firm action to resolve issues surrounding the council’s property services." #burndownie " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil pledge: "Oppose industrial biomass incineration in Edinburgh." #burndownie " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil "Consult with a view to extending the current 20mph traffic zones." #burndownie " " chdot on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69963 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:25:15 +0000 chdot 69963@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ "Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil coalition pledge: "Complete the tram project in accordance with current plans." #burndownie " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil coalition pledge: "Establish a policy of no compulsory redundancies." #burndownie " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil coalition pledge: "Consult further on the viability and legality of a transient visitor levy." #burndownie " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil coalition pledge: "Keep Lothian Buses in public hands and encourage the improvement of routes and times." #burndownie " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil: "Identify unused council premises to offer short low-cost lets to small businesses, community groups & interested parties." " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil pledge: "Maintain and enhance support for our world-famous Festivals and Events." #burndownie " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil pledge: "Rebuild Portobello High School & continue progress on all other planned school developments." #burndownie " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil pledge: "Draw-up a long-term strategic plan to tackle both over-crowding and under-use in schools." #burndownie " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil pledge: "Seek to ensure smooth introduction of Curriculum for Excellence." #burndownie " " Brian Ferguson ‏ @brianjaffa #edincouncil pledge: "Set up a task force to investigate ways to bring empty homes into use." #burndownie " THEY ARE STILL COMING Presume mention cycling soon(?) chdot on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69958 Thu, 10 May 2012 16:19:33 +0000 chdot 69958@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ " Brian Ferguson (@brianjaffa) 10/05/2012 16:14 About to tweet some pledges from the new #edincouncil coalition agreement. #burndownie " chdot on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69793 Thu, 10 May 2012 08:47:02 +0000 chdot 69793@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ " Andrew D Burns (@AndrewDBurns) 10/05/2012 08:00 Big day. Signing "A New Contract with the Capital" between @EdinburghLabour & local SNP, laying out our joint-commitments for next 5-years. " Presume will indicate who committee chairs will be (has to be formally ratified next week). spytfire on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69567 Wed, 09 May 2012 00:48:03 +0000 spytfire 69567@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ It did and it was called Statutory Notice orders and dodgy deals with dodgy bidders No, wait, council tax, where does that go? (showing my ignorance here, always happy to learn something new) chdot on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69560 Tue, 08 May 2012 22:53:35 +0000 chdot 69560@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ "Brian Taylor's view" A useful examination of some of the wider issues - including (by implication) 'what is the point of local government when it doesn't directly raise most of its income'. crowriver on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69559 Tue, 08 May 2012 22:40:00 +0000 crowriver 69559@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Brian Taylor's view: <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-17992133" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-17992133</a> chdot on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69552 Tue, 08 May 2012 21:56:26 +0000 chdot 69552@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ " Newsnight Scotland (@NewsnightScot) 08/05/2012 21:37 And we'll be looking at the new political marriage in Edinburgh and talking to 2 majority council leaders. BBC2 at 11pm #sc12 " crowriver on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69428 Tue, 08 May 2012 10:15:12 +0000 crowriver 69428@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ To the list of pro-cycling (or at least sympathetic to cycing) Councillors we can add the following, who may not be Spokes members but are on record as being cyclists and in favour of better conditions for cycling: Leith Walk ward - Cllr Maggie Chapman, Green Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart – Cllr Gavin Corbett, Green I have also heard tell that the Councillor below is sympathetic, though I can't find any reference to active travel in his campaign materials: Midlothian East ward - Cllr Peter De Vink, Independent There may be others: any pro-cycling SNP Councillors out there? Signs were not promising immediately after the election with Cardownie's "Labour in the driving seat" metaphor.....very telling. chdot on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69419 Tue, 08 May 2012 08:49:30 +0000 chdot 69419@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ "So 5 of 13 "spokes-councillors" were taken out at the election?" Not quite - some of those were candidates not actual existng councillors. Dave on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69417 Tue, 08 May 2012 08:33:18 +0000 Dave 69417@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ So 5 of 13 "spokes-councillors" were taken out at the election? crowriver on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69404 Mon, 07 May 2012 23:09:11 +0000 crowriver 69404@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ Also worth noting which individual councillors are pro-cycling. Some are even members of Spokes! Again culled from the Spokes web site: Spokes experience over the years shows that a manifesto is very useful as background policy and in keeping successful parties on track, but how seriously cycling is treated in the council also depends on the commitment and dedication of individual councillors – from whatever party. Spokes does not advise who to vote for, but below we list candidates who… (code S) are Spokes members [excluding any who joined very recently] (code C) have been very pro-active in understanding and pushing cycling initiatives although they are not Spokes members EDINBURGH CITY <strike>Ward 2 – Pentland Hills – (S) Sheila Low, Conservative </strike><strike>Ward 5 – Inverleith – (S) Tim McKay, LibDem </strike>Ward 9 – Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart – (C) Andrew Burns, Labour Ward 10 – Meadows/Morningside - (S) Melanie Main, Green Ward 13 – Leith – (S) Chas Booth, Green; (S) Gordon Munro, Labour Ward 15 – Southside/Newington - (C) Steve Burgess, Green; <strike>(C) Gordon Mackenzie, LibDem;</strike> (S) Cameron Rose, Conservative <strike>Ward 16 – Liberton/Gilmerton – (S) Joan Carter, Green </strike>Ward 17 – Portobello/Craigmillar - (S) Maureen Child, Labour MIDLOTHIAN Bonnyrigg ward – (S) Ian Baxter, Green <strike>Penicuik ward – (S) Gary Bell, Green</strike> chdot on "Policies of the new coalition" http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=6454#post-69383 Mon, 07 May 2012 20:55:57 +0000 chdot 69383@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ " LABOUR We will set up a city-wide Transport Forum of experts and citizens to think through our modern transport needs. It’s a complex challenge. We’ll pay attention to the everyday things.. • bringing roads and pavements to a good standard especially in busy areas • controlling the work standards of the utilities who dig up our roads • extending 20mph limits to all residential and shopping areas • encouraging more walking and more cycling by spending a minimum of 5% of our transport budget on them and increasing that share year by year. SCOTTISH NATIONAL PARTY • The SNP will continue to support the current allocation of 5% of the transport budget to cycling and will look to increase that level whenever we can. • We will continue to develop safer routes for cyclists to increase the 7.5% of journeys to work being made by bicycle throughout the city and help to prevent serious injuries or fatalities amongst cyclists. • We support innovative ideas such as bicycle leasing and schemes such as the Quality Bike Corridor between King’s Buildings and the city centre and the “Family Network” cycle route between Leith Links and Portobello promenade. We also recognise the need for greater connectivity between existing cycle routes. • We will roll out a programme of cycling training for schoolchildren to help make them safer on our roads, funding it from the 5% transport budget allocation for cycling. This will be complemented by a programme to raise driver awareness of cyclists. • Road safety will continue to be a priority and we will consult on extending 20mph zones to protect all road users, especially the most vulnerable: children, pedestrians and cyclists. • We will continue to support the appointment of School Travel Coordinators and strive to reduce congestion around school gates. We also aim to provide “Safer Routes” to schools, tram stops and railway stations for children and other pedestrians. Copied from - <a href="http://www.spokes.org.uk/wordpress/2012/04/edinburgh-party-election-manifestos" rel="nofollow">http://www.spokes.org.uk/wordpress/2012/04/edinburgh-party-election-manifestos</a>