Cllr Claire Miller 💚
@cllrcmiller.bsky.social
💚 Green Councillor for 📍 Edinburgh City Centre Ward
🟰 Equalities Spokesperson
✉️ c.miller@edinburgh.gov.uk | claire.miller@scottishgreens.org.uk | https://linktr.ee/cllrcmiller
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What's it like being a Green Councillor - Edinburgh Green Party
Thursday 30 October, 7:00-9:00pm. Venue: The Quaker Meeting House – 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2JL. Register by emailing council2027.edin@scottishgreens.org.uk Join Edinburgh Green Councillors ...
edinburgh.greens.scot
What's Claire up to in (and around) council this week?
🏛️ Policy & Sustainability Committee meeting
🌱 Signing people up to attend our workshop for potential future Green Councillors (see below!)
🪧 Scotland Demands Better march and rally
edinburgh.greens.scot/events/whats...
🏛️ Policy & Sustainability Committee meeting
🌱 Signing people up to attend our workshop for potential future Green Councillors (see below!)
🪧 Scotland Demands Better march and rally
edinburgh.greens.scot/events/whats...
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As winter flooding looms, it's worth noting that a young street tree in an asphalt surface can prevent 60% of the rain that falls on it from reaching the ground, even when not in leaf.
Increasing the low levels of urban tree cover should be a strategic national priority.
Increasing the low levels of urban tree cover should be a strategic national priority.
November 18, 2025 at 6:14 PM
As winter flooding looms, it's worth noting that a young street tree in an asphalt surface can prevent 60% of the rain that falls on it from reaching the ground, even when not in leaf.
Increasing the low levels of urban tree cover should be a strategic national priority.
Increasing the low levels of urban tree cover should be a strategic national priority.
Reposted by Cllr Claire Miller 💚
it's so good to hear a british politician on the main bbc news platforms actually saying this stuff though. like we just got used to it not happening for years
A Government of cowards.
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Rather than tackle inequality - they've gone for pensioners, disabled people and now it's people fleeing war and persecution.
They can't get away with this.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 11:23 PM
it's so good to hear a british politician on the main bbc news platforms actually saying this stuff though. like we just got used to it not happening for years
So pleased that Greens offer a humane alternative to this dismal and cruel government. Asylum seekers are not to blame for shortages people experience, and Greens will protect and welcome them.
Shabana Mahmood on the BBC this morning talking about desperate people fleeing war and persecution as being given a "golden ticket" and "handouts" and saying she's got a "moral mission" to take them away from them
Indistinguishable from the rhetoric of Reform www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/shabana-ma...
Indistinguishable from the rhetoric of Reform www.adambienkov.co.uk/p/shabana-ma...
Shabana Mahmood and the Politics of Extortion
Labour's strategy of telling its supporters to back Reform-style policies, or get a Reform Government, is the politics of the protection racket and it is not going to work
www.adambienkov.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 2:55 PM
So pleased that Greens offer a humane alternative to this dismal and cruel government. Asylum seekers are not to blame for shortages people experience, and Greens will protect and welcome them.
November 12, 2025 at 3:32 PM
And indeed it is fulfilling the “shop window” function
Nigel Farage said their flagship council in Kent would be a "shop window" for how they would run the country.
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
Reform Council in Chaos as It Prepares to Slash Scrutiny Committees Following Wave of Councillor Suspensions
EXCLUSIVE: Reform's flagship Kent administration is planning to shut down multiple council committees as it struggles to fill posts after suspending nine of its own councillors
bylinetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
And indeed it is fulfilling the “shop window” function
Reposted by Cllr Claire Miller 💚
PLEASE SHARE:
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
November 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
PLEASE SHARE:
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
On Black Friday, I want to draw attention away from the big chains and towards local Edinburgh independent retailers, makers and markets.
Please join me from
7 pm - 8 pm on Friday 28 November
to share some ideas for Christmas gifting.
We'll use the hashtag #EdinburghHour
Reposted by Cllr Claire Miller 💚
This would be a more convincing argument if Keir Starmer had not himself made a whole series of promises which he then declared completely undeliverable as soon as he became leader www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Greens’ ‘undeliverable’ promises will let voters down, says Labour minister
Exclusive: Darren Jones says Labour has to convince young people it is ‘modern party of the future’
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:29 AM
This would be a more convincing argument if Keir Starmer had not himself made a whole series of promises which he then declared completely undeliverable as soon as he became leader www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Reposted by Cllr Claire Miller 💚
Everyone should have an affordable place to call home, but in many communities with high rents, a shocking number of landlords are hoarding property.
Greens are going to change that ⤵️
Greens are going to change that ⤵️
November 6, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Everyone should have an affordable place to call home, but in many communities with high rents, a shocking number of landlords are hoarding property.
Greens are going to change that ⤵️
Greens are going to change that ⤵️
Reposted by Cllr Claire Miller 💚
Live in the City Centre or Inverleith? Want to join @scottishgreens.org election campaign?
Join us at the Quaker Meeting House next week!
RSVP at luma.com/15o4mp2i
Join us at the Quaker Meeting House next week!
RSVP at luma.com/15o4mp2i
November 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Live in the City Centre or Inverleith? Want to join @scottishgreens.org election campaign?
Join us at the Quaker Meeting House next week!
RSVP at luma.com/15o4mp2i
Join us at the Quaker Meeting House next week!
RSVP at luma.com/15o4mp2i
Reposted by Cllr Claire Miller 💚
📈 The gender pay gap in Scotland has increased by a staggering 20% since last year.
Employers need to take a look at themselves if they think they’re doing anywhere near enough to close the gap. #STUCWomen25
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Employers need to take a look at themselves if they think they’re doing anywhere near enough to close the gap. #STUCWomen25
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Scotland’s gender pay gap revealed
New data shows Scotland’s gender pay gap has jumped once again as the STUC calls the rise “staggering" and calls for urgent action.
www.heraldscotland.com
October 30, 2025 at 10:37 AM
📈 The gender pay gap in Scotland has increased by a staggering 20% since last year.
Employers need to take a look at themselves if they think they’re doing anywhere near enough to close the gap. #STUCWomen25
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Employers need to take a look at themselves if they think they’re doing anywhere near enough to close the gap. #STUCWomen25
@rozfoyer.bsky.social / @hannahmargbrown.bsky.social / @heraldscotland.bsky.social
This heartbreaking statement from asylum seekers in Manchester who are staying in hotels is important reading - please read and share and use this when faced with ignorance or misinformation:
gmiau.org/greater-manc...
gmiau.org/greater-manc...
Greater Manchester Asylum Hotels Group: Our response to the protests outside hotels - GMIAU
Statement from a group in Manchester who have lived experience of living in asylum accommodation responding to the racist far-right protests
gmiau.org
October 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This heartbreaking statement from asylum seekers in Manchester who are staying in hotels is important reading - please read and share and use this when faced with ignorance or misinformation:
gmiau.org/greater-manc...
gmiau.org/greater-manc...
🆓 Did you know you can borrow a electric cargo bike FOR FREE to transport people 👩👧👦or bulky/heavy things 📦
@banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social has this fab cargo bike library service based in Bruntsfield and you can get started with a quick sign up
banzaiedinburgh.org.uk/banzai-cargo...
@banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social has this fab cargo bike library service based in Bruntsfield and you can get started with a quick sign up
banzaiedinburgh.org.uk/banzai-cargo...
October 29, 2025 at 11:54 AM
🆓 Did you know you can borrow a electric cargo bike FOR FREE to transport people 👩👧👦or bulky/heavy things 📦
@banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social has this fab cargo bike library service based in Bruntsfield and you can get started with a quick sign up
banzaiedinburgh.org.uk/banzai-cargo...
@banzaiedinburgh.bsky.social has this fab cargo bike library service based in Bruntsfield and you can get started with a quick sign up
banzaiedinburgh.org.uk/banzai-cargo...
‼️ Super important consultation klaxon ‼️
Every year I've been in this council we've been forced to make cuts to services and it's not going to get better unless we fix how councils are funded. Please respond to this consultation and help us replace council tax!
consult.gov.scot/local-govern...
Every year I've been in this council we've been forced to make cuts to services and it's not going to get better unless we fix how councils are funded. Please respond to this consultation and help us replace council tax!
consult.gov.scot/local-govern...
The Future of Council Tax in Scotland
- Scottish Government consultations
- Citizen Space
Find and participate in consultations run by The Scottish Government
consult.gov.scot
October 29, 2025 at 11:48 AM
‼️ Super important consultation klaxon ‼️
Every year I've been in this council we've been forced to make cuts to services and it's not going to get better unless we fix how councils are funded. Please respond to this consultation and help us replace council tax!
consult.gov.scot/local-govern...
Every year I've been in this council we've been forced to make cuts to services and it's not going to get better unless we fix how councils are funded. Please respond to this consultation and help us replace council tax!
consult.gov.scot/local-govern...
📣 The @euansguide.com Access Survey is open!
👩💻 This survey gathers real experiences from disabled people, their families, friends and carers and helps identify the barriers that still make going out harder than it should be and only takes around 30 minutes to complete.
EuansGuide.com/AccessSurvey
👩💻 This survey gathers real experiences from disabled people, their families, friends and carers and helps identify the barriers that still make going out harder than it should be and only takes around 30 minutes to complete.
EuansGuide.com/AccessSurvey
Euan's Guide
Making the world more accessible one review at a time.
EuansGuide.com
October 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
📣 The @euansguide.com Access Survey is open!
👩💻 This survey gathers real experiences from disabled people, their families, friends and carers and helps identify the barriers that still make going out harder than it should be and only takes around 30 minutes to complete.
EuansGuide.com/AccessSurvey
👩💻 This survey gathers real experiences from disabled people, their families, friends and carers and helps identify the barriers that still make going out harder than it should be and only takes around 30 minutes to complete.
EuansGuide.com/AccessSurvey
Reposted by Cllr Claire Miller 💚
Recent polling has Iain Macwhirter terrified about the prospect of a record result for the @scottishgreens.org next year! 📈
Any decision on the future of our party is a decision for our membership.
People want hope right now, and it is Greens who will bring hope back to Scotland!
Any decision on the future of our party is a decision for our membership.
People want hope right now, and it is Greens who will bring hope back to Scotland!
October 22, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Recent polling has Iain Macwhirter terrified about the prospect of a record result for the @scottishgreens.org next year! 📈
Any decision on the future of our party is a decision for our membership.
People want hope right now, and it is Greens who will bring hope back to Scotland!
Any decision on the future of our party is a decision for our membership.
People want hope right now, and it is Greens who will bring hope back to Scotland!
What's Claire up to in (and around) council this week?
🏛️ Policy & Sustainability Committee meeting
🌱 Signing people up to attend our workshop for potential future Green Councillors (see below!)
🪧 Scotland Demands Better march and rally
edinburgh.greens.scot/events/whats...
🏛️ Policy & Sustainability Committee meeting
🌱 Signing people up to attend our workshop for potential future Green Councillors (see below!)
🪧 Scotland Demands Better march and rally
edinburgh.greens.scot/events/whats...
What's it like being a Green Councillor - Edinburgh Green Party
Thursday 30 October, 7:00-9:00pm. Venue: The Quaker Meeting House – 7 Victoria Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2JL. Register by emailing council2027.edin@scottishgreens.org.uk Join Edinburgh Green Councillors ...
edinburgh.greens.scot
October 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
What's Claire up to in (and around) council this week?
🏛️ Policy & Sustainability Committee meeting
🌱 Signing people up to attend our workshop for potential future Green Councillors (see below!)
🪧 Scotland Demands Better march and rally
edinburgh.greens.scot/events/whats...
🏛️ Policy & Sustainability Committee meeting
🌱 Signing people up to attend our workshop for potential future Green Councillors (see below!)
🪧 Scotland Demands Better march and rally
edinburgh.greens.scot/events/whats...
Super excited to be organising this for potential new Green Councillors! If that's you, please register to attend. Or perhaps you know someone who would make a great Green Councillor, and you can share this event with them.
We're looking for Edinburgh's next Green councillors!
Join Councillors for the first of two in-person workshops to find out more about what the role is all about. Open to members and supporters open to being a council candidate.
edinburgh.greens.scot/elections/ed...
Join Councillors for the first of two in-person workshops to find out more about what the role is all about. Open to members and supporters open to being a council candidate.
edinburgh.greens.scot/elections/ed...
October 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Super excited to be organising this for potential new Green Councillors! If that's you, please register to attend. Or perhaps you know someone who would make a great Green Councillor, and you can share this event with them.
Reposted by Cllr Claire Miller 💚
Beyonce's cycling thoughts:
"I was able to get around Dublin because by the time anybody noticed me, I was gone. People just said 'hello' and gave me peace and I just felt so free - it was one of the best memories of my life."
www.independent.ie/regionals/he...
"I was able to get around Dublin because by the time anybody noticed me, I was gone. People just said 'hello' and gave me peace and I just felt so free - it was one of the best memories of my life."
www.independent.ie/regionals/he...
October 17, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Beyonce's cycling thoughts:
"I was able to get around Dublin because by the time anybody noticed me, I was gone. People just said 'hello' and gave me peace and I just felt so free - it was one of the best memories of my life."
www.independent.ie/regionals/he...
"I was able to get around Dublin because by the time anybody noticed me, I was gone. People just said 'hello' and gave me peace and I just felt so free - it was one of the best memories of my life."
www.independent.ie/regionals/he...
Reposted by Cllr Claire Miller 💚
Every day thousands of new members are joining the Green Party.
And solidarity to our friends in @scottishgreens.org who are also rapidly growing as a party!
Get involved:
Greens.scot/join
And solidarity to our friends in @scottishgreens.org who are also rapidly growing as a party!
Get involved:
Greens.scot/join
October 16, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Every day thousands of new members are joining the Green Party.
And solidarity to our friends in @scottishgreens.org who are also rapidly growing as a party!
Get involved:
Greens.scot/join
And solidarity to our friends in @scottishgreens.org who are also rapidly growing as a party!
Get involved:
Greens.scot/join
Edinburgh Uni has a couple of really useful opportunities locally just now:
💰 Community Grants – grants of up to £5,000 for projects in the region local.ed.ac.uk/community-gr...
🆓 Community Access to Rooms - – free room bookings for charities and community groups local.ed.ac.uk/community-ro...
💰 Community Grants – grants of up to £5,000 for projects in the region local.ed.ac.uk/community-gr...
🆓 Community Access to Rooms - – free room bookings for charities and community groups local.ed.ac.uk/community-ro...
Community Grants | Edinburgh Local | Edinburgh Local
Our scheme helps the development of projects, community activities and sustainable local action through funding and collaboration. We support local people's vision for a better Edinburgh.
local.ed.ac.uk
October 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Edinburgh Uni has a couple of really useful opportunities locally just now:
💰 Community Grants – grants of up to £5,000 for projects in the region local.ed.ac.uk/community-gr...
🆓 Community Access to Rooms - – free room bookings for charities and community groups local.ed.ac.uk/community-ro...
💰 Community Grants – grants of up to £5,000 for projects in the region local.ed.ac.uk/community-gr...
🆓 Community Access to Rooms - – free room bookings for charities and community groups local.ed.ac.uk/community-ro...
I’ve donated to Q’s campaign!
Can you join me and help them get elected?
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/elect-q-ma...
Can you join me and help them get elected?
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/elect-q-ma...
October 15, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I’ve donated to Q’s campaign!
Can you join me and help them get elected?
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/elect-q-ma...
Can you join me and help them get elected?
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/elect-q-ma...
Reposted by Cllr Claire Miller 💚
The system isn't broken, it's rigged. It's time for real change.
October 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
The system isn't broken, it's rigged. It's time for real change.
Reposted by Cllr Claire Miller 💚
Informative article in the Herald Online today discussing the need for traffic restrictions in the Cowgate, Edinburgh. As Living Streets Edinburgh Convener notes "Clearly a street with no traffic in it is going to be safer than a street with traffic in it."
tinyurl.com/EDICowgate1015
tinyurl.com/EDICowgate1015
Edinburgh Cowgate restrictions extended on just 53 days since fatal crash
Tightened restrictions on the Cowgate have been in place on just 53 days in the nearly one year since a tragic collision sparked calls for changes.
tinyurl.com
October 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Informative article in the Herald Online today discussing the need for traffic restrictions in the Cowgate, Edinburgh. As Living Streets Edinburgh Convener notes "Clearly a street with no traffic in it is going to be safer than a street with traffic in it."
tinyurl.com/EDICowgate1015
tinyurl.com/EDICowgate1015