Chas Booth (he/him)
@chasbooth.bsky.social
Green councillor for Leith, City of Edinburgh Council. Co-convenor & climate 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
https://chasbooth1.wordpress.com/
Promoted by Chas Booth on behalf of Scottish Green Party, both of 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN
Greens have a motion at Transport Committee today asking Edinburgh Trams to end their contract with CAF following their blacklisting by the UNHCR for operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territories in breach of UN resolutions. 🇵🇸 #palestine
November 13, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Greens have a motion at Transport Committee today asking Edinburgh Trams to end their contract with CAF following their blacklisting by the UNHCR for operating in the Occupied Palestinian Territories in breach of UN resolutions. 🇵🇸 #palestine
"Any good we're doing is being undone by rent levels."
Clear that ripoff rents are the main driver of poverty in Edinburgh.
Clear that ripoff rents are the main driver of poverty in Edinburgh.
October 31, 2025 at 10:27 AM
"Any good we're doing is being undone by rent levels."
Clear that ripoff rents are the main driver of poverty in Edinburgh.
Clear that ripoff rents are the main driver of poverty in Edinburgh.
Packed room for Edinburgh Poverty Commission 'call to action' event.
Many aspects are getting worse while poverty overall is flatlining in Edinburgh. Bolder action is needed to end poverty.
Many aspects are getting worse while poverty overall is flatlining in Edinburgh. Bolder action is needed to end poverty.
October 31, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Packed room for Edinburgh Poverty Commission 'call to action' event.
Many aspects are getting worse while poverty overall is flatlining in Edinburgh. Bolder action is needed to end poverty.
Many aspects are getting worse while poverty overall is flatlining in Edinburgh. Bolder action is needed to end poverty.
Packed agenda at tonight's meeting of Leith Harbour & Newhaven Community Council tonight...
October 28, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Packed agenda at tonight's meeting of Leith Harbour & Newhaven Community Council tonight...
Loads of folk on the streets of the capital today saying #ScotlandDemandsBetter
Get involved:
www.scotland-demands-better.com
Get involved:
www.scotland-demands-better.com
October 25, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Loads of folk on the streets of the capital today saying #ScotlandDemandsBetter
Get involved:
www.scotland-demands-better.com
Get involved:
www.scotland-demands-better.com
Great turnout at #ScotlandDemandsBetter today
October 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Great turnout at #ScotlandDemandsBetter today
Edinburgh Greens brought a motion to committee calling for action to address the issue of flags on lampposts which is causing fear and alarm amongst many Edinburgh folk.
Disappointingly, the council leader ruled this could not be discussed today. We’ll continue to press for the flags to be removed.
Disappointingly, the council leader ruled this could not be discussed today. We’ll continue to press for the flags to be removed.
October 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Edinburgh Greens brought a motion to committee calling for action to address the issue of flags on lampposts which is causing fear and alarm amongst many Edinburgh folk.
Disappointingly, the council leader ruled this could not be discussed today. We’ll continue to press for the flags to be removed.
Disappointingly, the council leader ruled this could not be discussed today. We’ll continue to press for the flags to be removed.
October 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
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.
Very frustrating the council hasn't used the (very welcome) Linksview House refurbishment to tackle transport issues here - I'm pursuing this.
October 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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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You can sign up here - all welcome!
luma.com/zzjisr0r
September 20, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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!
luma.com/zzjisr0r
You can sign up here - all welcome!
luma.com/zzjisr0r
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. 👍
Booking, unlocking & locking process on the app seemed pretty seamless though. 👍
September 16, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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. 👍
Booking, unlocking & locking process on the app seemed pretty seamless though. 👍
Greens have an addendum at #edincouncil Transport & Envt Ctte seeks exploration of ‘zoning’ trade waste to reduce HGV vehicle movements.
September 11, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Greens have an addendum at #edincouncil Transport & Envt Ctte seeks exploration of ‘zoning’ trade waste to reduce HGV vehicle movements.
@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.
August 29, 2025 at 8:56 AM
@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.
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.
August 29, 2025 at 6:56 AM
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.
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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August 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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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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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Last night I received an email from a senior council officer confirming that the benches will be returned on Monday.
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August 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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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Last night I received an email from a senior council officer confirming that the benches will be returned on Monday.
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Massive turnout in Glasgow at the national demonstration to demand an end to the genocide and starvation in Gaza.
#FreePalestine
#FreePalestine
August 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Massive turnout in Glasgow at the national demonstration to demand an end to the genocide and starvation in Gaza.
#FreePalestine
#FreePalestine
No Justice?
No Peace!
Massive turnout in Edinburgh to demand an end to the genocide in Gaza and action from the UK Govt.
#gaza #palestine
No Peace!
Massive turnout in Edinburgh to demand an end to the genocide in Gaza and action from the UK Govt.
#gaza #palestine
July 19, 2025 at 12:58 PM
No Justice?
No Peace!
Massive turnout in Edinburgh to demand an end to the genocide in Gaza and action from the UK Govt.
#gaza #palestine
No Peace!
Massive turnout in Edinburgh to demand an end to the genocide in Gaza and action from the UK Govt.
#gaza #palestine
Massive turnout at Parliament Square to say Stop the Genocide in Gaza
July 19, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Massive turnout at Parliament Square to say Stop the Genocide in Gaza
Passed through London at the weekend so had a chance to do some market research on cycle hire schemes, ahead of Edinburgh’s new scheme launch scheduled for next month.
The Santander e-bike worked well & was easy to keep to a slow speed in congested areas.
The Santander e-bike worked well & was easy to keep to a slow speed in congested areas.
July 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Passed through London at the weekend so had a chance to do some market research on cycle hire schemes, ahead of Edinburgh’s new scheme launch scheduled for next month.
The Santander e-bike worked well & was easy to keep to a slow speed in congested areas.
The Santander e-bike worked well & was easy to keep to a slow speed in congested areas.
Polls have closed in Scottish Greens' selection process for 2026 Holyrood candidates.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who voted for me & offered support. Result should be announced mid-July.
Whatever the result, I'm looking forward to working hard to elect more Green MSPs in 2026.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who voted for me & offered support. Result should be announced mid-July.
Whatever the result, I'm looking forward to working hard to elect more Green MSPs in 2026.
July 11, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Polls have closed in Scottish Greens' selection process for 2026 Holyrood candidates.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who voted for me & offered support. Result should be announced mid-July.
Whatever the result, I'm looking forward to working hard to elect more Green MSPs in 2026.
A big THANK YOU to everyone who voted for me & offered support. Result should be announced mid-July.
Whatever the result, I'm looking forward to working hard to elect more Green MSPs in 2026.
Reminder! Deadline midday today!
Have you voted yet?
Have you voted yet?
July 11, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Reminder! Deadline midday today!
Have you voted yet?
Have you voted yet?
I'm asking for the support of Edinburgh & East Lothian Green members in the Holyrood 2026 selection process.
Vote Chas Booth #1 for a Green MSP who works with you to deliver change.
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Vote Chas Booth #1 for a Green MSP who works with you to deliver change.
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June 27, 2025 at 9:54 AM
I'm asking for the support of Edinburgh & East Lothian Green members in the Holyrood 2026 selection process.
Vote Chas Booth #1 for a Green MSP who works with you to deliver change.
chasbooth1.wordpress.com/2025/06/16/h...
Vote Chas Booth #1 for a Green MSP who works with you to deliver change.
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Taking a few minutes out of preparing for tomorrow’s Edinburgh Transport & Environment Committee with some eve-of-poll card delivery to elect @qmanivannan.bsky.social in the #Fountainbridge / #Craiglockhart by-election tomorrow.
#voteQ1
#VoteScottishGreens
#voteQ1
#VoteScottishGreens
June 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Taking a few minutes out of preparing for tomorrow’s Edinburgh Transport & Environment Committee with some eve-of-poll card delivery to elect @qmanivannan.bsky.social in the #Fountainbridge / #Craiglockhart by-election tomorrow.
#voteQ1
#VoteScottishGreens
#voteQ1
#VoteScottishGreens
June 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM