Chas Booth (he/him)
@chasbooth.bsky.social
Green councillor for Leith, City of Edinburgh Council. Co-convenor & climate spokesperson, Edinburgh Green Group.
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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
I raised this at Transport Committee today. Officers are checking with colleagues in signals and will report back. They did agree that 10 min wait "seems excessive" 🙄
November 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I raised this at Transport Committee today. Officers are checking with colleagues in signals and will report back. They did agree that 10 min wait "seems excessive" 🙄
The evidence shows this hasn't happened in Leith - overall traffic levels are down across the area, including on all boundary roads except one.
See evidence & myth buster here:
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See evidence & myth buster here:
rd8993.wixsite.com/liveable-leith
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October 8, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The evidence shows this hasn't happened in Leith - overall traffic levels are down across the area, including on all boundary roads except one.
See evidence & myth buster here:
rd8993.wixsite.com/liveable-leith
See evidence & myth buster here:
rd8993.wixsite.com/liveable-leith
The vast majority of contacts I've had from constituents are supportive of the LTN, and the proportion in support rises the longer the benefits are felt.
Of course the council needs to constantly look to improve it, but I have no doubt it was the right decision and has improved Leith.
Of course the council needs to constantly look to improve it, but I have no doubt it was the right decision and has improved Leith.
October 8, 2025 at 8:36 AM
The vast majority of contacts I've had from constituents are supportive of the LTN, and the proportion in support rises the longer the benefits are felt.
Of course the council needs to constantly look to improve it, but I have no doubt it was the right decision and has improved Leith.
Of course the council needs to constantly look to improve it, but I have no doubt it was the right decision and has improved Leith.
No the bollard has been vandalised and stolen multiple times. Rather than replacing the same bollard for it to be stolen again, officers are looking at a more robust solution.
October 7, 2025 at 10:35 AM
No the bollard has been vandalised and stolen multiple times. Rather than replacing the same bollard for it to be stolen again, officers are looking at a more robust solution.