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Chas Booth (he/him)

@chasbooth.bsky.social

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Green councillor for Leith, City of Edinburgh Council. Transport spokesperson, Edinburgh Green Group.

https://chasbooth1.wordpress.com/

Promoted by Chas Booth on behalf of Scottish Green Party, both of 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN

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@chasbooth.bsky.socialOct 11, 2026, 2:29 PM

This from a party that faces both ways on oil & gas, and has consistently opposed stronger action on sustainable transport in Edinburgh.

(N.B. transport is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Scotland)

I'll believe it when I see it...

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2662426...

@chasbooth.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 5:30 PM

Delighted to announce I've submitted my nomination to be reselected as one of the Green councillors for #Leith.

You can read my candidate statement here:

chasbooth1.wordpress.com/2026/10/07/c...

Photo of Chas Booth with the text "I'm asking for the first preference vote of Edinburgh Green Party members in the 2027 selection process in Leith ward so I can continue to be one of the Green councillors for Leith."
@chasbooth.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 3:21 PM

Good discussion at the @nebriefing.bsky.social screening in Edinburgh City Chambers hosted by Edinburgh Communities Climate Action Network (ECCAN).

Disappointing turnout from councillors, 3 of 5 parties on the council represented.

Photo of audience members and panel members at Edinburgh City Chambers for National Emergency Briefing screening. Photo of screen with questions to stimulate discussion at National Emergency Briefing screening in Edinburgh City Chambers.Photo of audience members and panel members at Edinburgh City Chambers for National Emergency Briefing screening. Photo of audience members with National Emergency Briefing on the screen in the background.
@chasbooth.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 1:58 PM

Lib Dem group leader @edthornley.bsky.social & Green Group co-convenor @cllrbenparker.bsky.social introduce the Edinburgh City Chambers screening of @nebriefing.bsky.social hosted by ECCAN, with hub manager Mark Dowey.

Lib Dem group leader Ed Thornley at the National Emergency Briefing at Edinburgh City ChambersEdinburgh Green Group co-convenor Ben Parker at the National Emergency Briefing at Edinburgh City ChambersMark Dowey, Edinburgh Community Climate Action Network manager, introduces the National Emergency Briefing at Edinburgh City Chambers.
@chasbooth.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 6:42 AM

This is a lifeline connection for many in the local community and I'm disappointed this council doesn't seem to be treating the issue with the urgency it deserves. I've emailed officers asking for an explanation of why this has slipped and what action will be taken to address this. 2/2

@chasbooth.bsky.socialOct 5, 2026, 6:42 AM

I'm extremely concerned to hear the timetable seems to have slipped for an update on a repair or replacement to the St Mark's Park bridge.
1/2

buttondown.com/edi.bike/arc...

@scottishgreens.orgOct 1, 2026, 3:03 PMReposted by @chasbooth.bsky.social

This year we secured a £2 bus fare cap in the Highlands and Islands. That's now been extended to Strathclyde region. But the Government says it could take up to 5 years to get to the rest of Scotland. England will reduce their cap to £2 in January. Scotland shouldn't have to wait.

@maggiechapman.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 6:08 PMReposted by @chasbooth.bsky.social

If you’re struggling with energy bills or keeping your home warm, there may be help available.

Warmer Homes Scotland can help make your home warmer and cheaper to heat.

It’s worth finding out if you’re eligible. Call Home Energy Scotland on 0808 808 2282 or visit homeenergyscotland.o....

Graphic showing three knitted toys bundled up on a sofa with colourful blankets and cushions. Text reads, “Need help to stay cosy this winter?” Logos for Home Energy Scotland, Net Zero Scotland and Let’s Do Net Zero are shown.
@sccscot.bsky.socialSep 30, 2026, 7:47 AMReposted by @chasbooth.bsky.social

Stop Climate Chaos Scotland will be joining! 🙌 #climateshocks #adaptation #climateaction|

@chasbooth.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 9:08 PM

This is a very strange ruling from Labour. Katrina has worked hard, and has delivered, for Leith. She should certainly appeal.

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/two-sit...

@chasbooth.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 6:45 AM

Very disappointing.

Road.cc: No mention of active travel in Transport Secretary's speech to Labour conference

road.cc/news/cycling...

Photo of Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander with Andy Burnham and John Healey from road.cc with the title "No mention of active travel in Transport Secretary's speech to Labour Party conference"
@scottishgreens.orgSep 28, 2026, 7:55 PMReposted by @chasbooth.bsky.social

Scotland deserves better than this out-of-touch Labour government.

Join the movement fighting for change. greens.scot/join

Scotland deserves better. Greens.scot/join
@chasbooth.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 8:51 PM

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@chasbooth.bsky.socialSep 28, 2026, 8:47 PM

Another powerful screening of @nebriefing.bsky.social this evening.

Thank you to @lhncc.bsky.social for hosting it and facilitating the discussion that followed.

#climate

Photo of audience members and facilitators in St James' church, LeithPhoto of slide prompting discussion questions for the National Emergency Briefing.
@chasbooth.bsky.socialSep 26, 2026, 8:41 AM

Spot on from @amandafgrimm.bsky.social here:

"By halting progress [...] the Scottish Government is upholding the dominance of the private car at the expense of [...] the safe climate on which we all depend."

#climate

www.thenational.scot/politics/265...

@chasbooth.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 8:41 AM

Independence for #Leith? I'll believe it when I see it.

www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/semi-in...?

@chasbooth.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 6:45 AM

"The Scottish Government needs to wake up and smell the coffee. This legislation has a loophole as big as a barn door, and they need to take urgent action to close it."

@chasbooth.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 6:51 PM

Busy agenda at tonight's meeting of @lhncc.bsky.social

You can find more details on their website here:
lhncc.org.uk

#Leith

Photo of the agenda of the Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council, 22 September.
@chasbooth.bsky.socialSep 19, 2026, 8:17 PM

Even the SNP leader of Glasgow City Council says Flynn's decision is a disgrace. He's out of touch with his own councillors and detached from #climate reality.

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Stephen Flynn’s congestion charge ban is a disgrace, says Glasgow SNP leader

@chasbooth.bsky.socialSep 19, 2026, 4:25 PM

Last few days to join up and save the iconic Leith St Andrew's building for the community. You can join here:

leithstandrewstrust.org

#Leith
#CommunityBuyout

Map of the Leith area with text saying 'Do you live in the purple area?'
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