Scaremongering by the pro-congestion Tories. You’d never guess there is an election around the corner 🤦‍♂️ www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

Now that would be something special for Scotland 🏈 www.scotsman.com/news/politic...

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. theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/02/coun...

It isn’t by accident that the Tories lose every vote 9-2 at TEC (Transport & Environment Committee). www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...

It took three attempts but finally a decision was taken on the W Hotel access issues by my committee last week 👍 theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/02/w-ho...

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!

Lothian have announced a few (and mostly minor) service changes that will come into effect next month 🚌 www.lothianbuses.com/news/2026/01...

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 😬 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I’m aware it was a bit chaotic yesterday morning. This article explains what is happening and why www.scotsman.com/regions/edin...

🚨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 🚲 www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

“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.” www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/cctv-im...

Fantastic response on the doorstep for Daniel Johnson MSP in Greenbank this morning. 100 days to go! Well actually 103 but 100 sounds better 👏

All roads lead to tram 🚊 www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...

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. news.stv.tv/east-central...

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. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

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.” www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/01/15/b...

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. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

This really is something to look forward to next year, what a spectacle it’ll be. 🚲 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/forth-g...

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! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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.

Wester Hailes Library is hosting a winter coat repair service on Monday. The way the weather has been this week the timing couldn’t be better 🥶

The building of this path would encourage more active travel and provide a safer route for pupils travelling to and from Currie High School. www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2026/01/05/n...

There is a lot of debate in Glasgow just now as they look to introduce 20mph speed limits across the city. I hope this article in the Glasgow Times helps explain how the benefits we’ve seen in Edinburgh can now help them. www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/scottis...

⚠️ Serious incident at Threipmuir Reservoir today. A person entered the ice to rescue a dog that fell through. Thankfully they returned safely, but the dog was not recovered. Frozen reservoirs are dangerous—please keep safe in the Pentland Hills this winter.

This is a really welcome initiative by Edinburgh Trams 👏 edinburghtrams.com/news/free-al...

I want to invest in bus priority measures across the city but the SNP Government keep cutting the available budget. Unfortunately for the citizens of Edinburgh this is the direct result. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🚨Braids Estate update - I believe pausing the implementation of this scheme is the right thing to do at this time. We will have to wait until after the Standards Commission hearing in March before deciding what the next steps are. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

Well done to Gail on the number 15 this morning. Lothians best dressed driver, won Christmas and made everyone smile 👏👏👏

🚊 Ian Swanson is going to be busy over the next few months if he writes an article every time an armchair expert sends a “I have a better idea” email! www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

Very busy Balerno Farmers Market today on Christmas Tree day 🎄

We had great fun out in the campaign trail with Catriona Munro for Edinburgh South Western in Balerno today 👍

I was really gutted to miss this year’s event. The team at Big Noise do a fantastic job in the Wester Hailes community, and I’m sure the kids were as brilliant as ever. theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/12/big-...

Every year my father-in-law makes us a Christmas wreath for our front door… but this year he’s truly outdone himself! 🎄👏

The incremental rollout of this scheme is going really well. Over 200,000 km cycled since September shows the demand was always there and we are on track to have city-wide coverage early next year. www.google.com/url?rct=j&sa...

Cllr McKenzie had no chance of re-election as an independent. This move was expected.

No wonder, Edinburgh is the best city on the planet 👍 www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

This is very weak👇 www.scotsman.com/news/transpo...

Corstorphine Connections Project. “I’m pleased that we’ve now reached the final stage of construction which will deliver footway improvements to Manse Road and Kirk Loan.” www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/12/03/f...

It is really good to be breaking ground on this project 👏 www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...

I suspect I’m not the only one who thinks it would have been easier (and quicker) to knock it down and build another hotel! www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

🚂Some good news as Curriehill Station improves its parking facilities 👍 www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...

Tucking into my first Christmas dinner of the year with Balerno Community Council after the Xmas lights switch on tonight🎄

Interesting day ahead discussing regional transport infrastructure and initiatives at the SEStran Transport Summit.