What do the Scottish council election results mean for cycling policy and investment in Edinburgh and elsewhere? …
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Pedal on Parliament exceeded all expectations, with a police estimate of 2500 people, and others suggesting 3000+ […] [Updated 1 May] With most manifestos for the May 3 Council elections in Edinburgh now published in whole or in part, we reproduce the sections most relevant to cycling issues in the city… […] In the run-up to the May 3 council elections, Spokes has a big opinion piece in the April 12 Edinburgh Evening News… […] Speaking in the March 29 Parliamentary debate on cycling [pdf 1.1MB] Fife Labour MSP Helen Eadie echoed a long-standing Spokes campaign, declaring in passionate tones, “The cycle path from Fife to Edinburgh is a disgrace.” […] [updated 29 April] The Council elections on May 3 are vital to future cycling policy in Edinburgh and other councils around Scotland. We’ll keep you updated how to help make Edinburgh even more cycle-friendly … […] The Spring Spokes Bulletin praises Edinburgh City’s remarkable “5% + external funding” budget decision [also rising by 1% a year] as a model for other Scottish Councils… […] The Spokes Spring public meeting on Thursday 29 March will be a hustings for the May 3rd Edinburgh Council elections… […] [Big update below, 14.2.12] Edinburgh City councillors have taken a remarkable decision on cycling investment in today’s Council 2012/13 budget, setting a completely new standard for other councils… […] Spokes has issued a manifesto to political parties contesting the City of Edinburgh council elections… […] |
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