Craigentinny-Duddingston SNP
@craigentinnysnp.bsky.social
Campaigning for Scottish independence in Craigentinny and Duddingston, Edinburgh
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We're launching our crowdfunder for the Holyrood election campaign next year.
Only an SNP win can deliver independence.
If elected I'll be a hard working local representative fighting the corner of the communities I represent.
Please donate if you can.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/elect-kate...
Only an SNP win can deliver independence.
If elected I'll be a hard working local representative fighting the corner of the communities I represent.
Please donate if you can.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/elect-kate...
August 3, 2025 at 10:45 AM
We're launching our crowdfunder for the Holyrood election campaign next year.
Only an SNP win can deliver independence.
If elected I'll be a hard working local representative fighting the corner of the communities I represent.
Please donate if you can.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/elect-kate...
Only an SNP win can deliver independence.
If elected I'll be a hard working local representative fighting the corner of the communities I represent.
Please donate if you can.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/elect-kate...
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Really uplifting evening last night at Leith Academy's end of year awards ceremony. Huge congratulations to all the amazing young people who had their achievements recognised 👏
June 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Really uplifting evening last night at Leith Academy's end of year awards ceremony. Huge congratulations to all the amazing young people who had their achievements recognised 👏
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New student housing ban possible, following my motion to last week's Full Council meeting 👇
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/06/new-... via @edinreporter.bsky.social
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/06/new-... via @edinreporter.bsky.social
New student housing ban possible
Options for bringing in a ban on the development of new student accommodation units In Edinburgh are set to be brought before councillors later this year City officers have been asked to explore optio...
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
June 24, 2025 at 6:23 PM
New student housing ban possible, following my motion to last week's Full Council meeting 👇
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/06/new-... via @edinreporter.bsky.social
theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/06/new-... via @edinreporter.bsky.social
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We’re taking action to support families with the cost of living. 💷
From August, a number of S1 to S3 pupils in eight council areas will get free school meals as part of a new trial - saving £450 per child per year.
news.stv.tv/politics/fre...
From August, a number of S1 to S3 pupils in eight council areas will get free school meals as part of a new trial - saving £450 per child per year.
news.stv.tv/politics/fre...
Free school meals rolled out to secondary pupils for first time, Swinney says
John Swinney said he would ‘prefer’ the meals to be available to all pupils, but that he has to ‘live within the resources available’.
news.stv.tv
June 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
We’re taking action to support families with the cost of living. 💷
From August, a number of S1 to S3 pupils in eight council areas will get free school meals as part of a new trial - saving £450 per child per year.
news.stv.tv/politics/fre...
From August, a number of S1 to S3 pupils in eight council areas will get free school meals as part of a new trial - saving £450 per child per year.
news.stv.tv/politics/fre...
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While Labour cut PIP across the UK, we won’t let disabled people down here in Scotland.
We will not cut Scotland’s Adult Disability Payment - our equivalent of PIP.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
We will not cut Scotland’s Adult Disability Payment - our equivalent of PIP.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
SNP Government vows not to cut Adult Disability Payment after UK benefit changes
Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville said the Scottish Government "will not let disabled people down or cast them aside".
www.dailyrecord.co.uk
June 20, 2025 at 7:27 AM
While Labour cut PIP across the UK, we won’t let disabled people down here in Scotland.
We will not cut Scotland’s Adult Disability Payment - our equivalent of PIP.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
We will not cut Scotland’s Adult Disability Payment - our equivalent of PIP.
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politic...
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Councillors backed my call to look at a halt on new student accommodation yesterday.
Developers appear heedless of changing world around them. Vital then that @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social looks to act to rein in market.
www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/06/20/c...
Developers appear heedless of changing world around them. Vital then that @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social looks to act to rein in market.
www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/06/20/c...
Council agrees on proposal to explore halt on new accommodation
A proposal has been passed at a council meeting to explore a potential ban on new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in Edinburgh.
www.deadlinenews.co.uk
June 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Councillors backed my call to look at a halt on new student accommodation yesterday.
Developers appear heedless of changing world around them. Vital then that @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social looks to act to rein in market.
www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/06/20/c...
Developers appear heedless of changing world around them. Vital then that @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social looks to act to rein in market.
www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/06/20/c...
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I was quoted in Sunday's @scotnational.bsky.social - Prof Ken Gibb of Glasgow University agrees with my assessment that the student accommodation development bubble mascotny be bursting. Developers haven't recognised that yet, so @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social must look to act.
June 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
I was quoted in Sunday's @scotnational.bsky.social - Prof Ken Gibb of Glasgow University agrees with my assessment that the student accommodation development bubble mascotny be bursting. Developers haven't recognised that yet, so @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social must look to act.
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I am proposing @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social explores halt to new student accom.
After bubble bursts, our city may blighted by white elephant student blocks no one wants. The Council must consider stepping in now to rein in the market before it's too late.
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
After bubble bursts, our city may blighted by white elephant student blocks no one wants. The Council must consider stepping in now to rein in the market before it's too late.
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
Edinburgh ban on new student housing blocks proposed amid fear of oversupply
A councillor says that the city needs to step in and pause new private student housing blocks over concerns that the industry is in a bubble that is about to burst
www.edinburghlive.co.uk
June 18, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I am proposing @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social explores halt to new student accom.
After bubble bursts, our city may blighted by white elephant student blocks no one wants. The Council must consider stepping in now to rein in the market before it's too late.
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
After bubble bursts, our city may blighted by white elephant student blocks no one wants. The Council must consider stepping in now to rein in the market before it's too late.
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
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This audience member got it in one 🎯
For all the talk about the EU-UK deal - Scotland voted to stay in, and our best future is as an independent country in the EU in our own right. 🏴
For all the talk about the EU-UK deal - Scotland voted to stay in, and our best future is as an independent country in the EU in our own right. 🏴
May 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
This audience member got it in one 🎯
For all the talk about the EU-UK deal - Scotland voted to stay in, and our best future is as an independent country in the EU in our own right. 🏴
For all the talk about the EU-UK deal - Scotland voted to stay in, and our best future is as an independent country in the EU in our own right. 🏴
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Sums it up. 15 yrs of Westminster austerity has caused misery, public services slashed & benefits cut, anaemic economic growth, fuelling Brexit vote & rise of Reform.
Labour promised change but are continuing failed Tory austerity. Scotland's only way for a better future is through independence.
Labour promised change but are continuing failed Tory austerity. Scotland's only way for a better future is through independence.
May 14, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Sums it up. 15 yrs of Westminster austerity has caused misery, public services slashed & benefits cut, anaemic economic growth, fuelling Brexit vote & rise of Reform.
Labour promised change but are continuing failed Tory austerity. Scotland's only way for a better future is through independence.
Labour promised change but are continuing failed Tory austerity. Scotland's only way for a better future is through independence.
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Labour creating yet another made up role for a Tory councillor. Wasting public funds to keep themselves in power. Outrageous.
May 10, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Labour creating yet another made up role for a Tory councillor. Wasting public funds to keep themselves in power. Outrageous.
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Beautiful day to be out on the doorsteps for @katyloudonsnp.bsky.social She’s a fantastic candidate and it’s clear people are sick of Labour’s broken promises. The only party that will stand up for Scotland is the @snp.org
May 10, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Beautiful day to be out on the doorsteps for @katyloudonsnp.bsky.social She’s a fantastic candidate and it’s clear people are sick of Labour’s broken promises. The only party that will stand up for Scotland is the @snp.org
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Absolutely unacceptable that this tree stump and broken pavement in Restalrig still hasn't been dealt with by @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social. The tree came down in Storm Eowyn - now over three months ago. I've escalated this with senior council officers.
May 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Absolutely unacceptable that this tree stump and broken pavement in Restalrig still hasn't been dealt with by @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social. The tree came down in Storm Eowyn - now over three months ago. I've escalated this with senior council officers.
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Edinburgh SNP councillors and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Cllr Val Walker. Our thoughts are with Val's family and friends, and the Labour group at this difficult time.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
Leader pays tribute to Councillor Val Walker
Following the sad passing of our Culture and Communities Convener Councillor Val Walker, Jane Meagher pays tribute. Flags will be lowered at the City Chambers as a mark of respect.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk
April 17, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Edinburgh SNP councillors and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Cllr Val Walker. Our thoughts are with Val's family and friends, and the Labour group at this difficult time.
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
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🗣️ 'Westminster is only interested in Westminster'
Stephen Flynn hits out at the UK Government as MPs debate emergency law to save British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant
Stephen Flynn hits out at the UK Government as MPs debate emergency law to save British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant
April 12, 2025 at 12:16 PM
🗣️ 'Westminster is only interested in Westminster'
Stephen Flynn hits out at the UK Government as MPs debate emergency law to save British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant
Stephen Flynn hits out at the UK Government as MPs debate emergency law to save British Steel’s Scunthorpe plant
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Seafield will likely change a lot over coming years, transforming into a residential area. We need new homes but developmt must work as a whole & benefit existing communities.
Just under 3 weeks to have your say on draft plan: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/seafield...
Just under 3 weeks to have your say on draft plan: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/seafield...
April 10, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Seafield will likely change a lot over coming years, transforming into a residential area. We need new homes but developmt must work as a whole & benefit existing communities.
Just under 3 weeks to have your say on draft plan: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/seafield...
Just under 3 weeks to have your say on draft plan: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/seafield...
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Kind, compassionate and full of life. A politician who wore her heart on her sleeve and made the world a better place. She brought joy to everyone who knew her - especially to her soulmate, Keith, and her beloved boys, Lewis and Jack. Christina McKelvie MSP - I was so proud to call you my friend 💛
March 27, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Kind, compassionate and full of life. A politician who wore her heart on her sleeve and made the world a better place. She brought joy to everyone who knew her - especially to her soulmate, Keith, and her beloved boys, Lewis and Jack. Christina McKelvie MSP - I was so proud to call you my friend 💛
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Very productive litter pick this morning with Friends of Figgate Park - a good spring clean. The end of single use vapes can't come soon enough!
March 16, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Very productive litter pick this morning with Friends of Figgate Park - a good spring clean. The end of single use vapes can't come soon enough!
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Over the moon to see work starting on installing lighting on the path through Baronscourt Park behind Morrisons - something I've been pushing for since I was elected.
It's a great walking and cycling route for folk getting their shopping and will feel safer in the dark nights.
It's a great walking and cycling route for folk getting their shopping and will feel safer in the dark nights.
March 13, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Over the moon to see work starting on installing lighting on the path through Baronscourt Park behind Morrisons - something I've been pushing for since I was elected.
It's a great walking and cycling route for folk getting their shopping and will feel safer in the dark nights.
It's a great walking and cycling route for folk getting their shopping and will feel safer in the dark nights.
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More than 200 million free bus journeys have been made by under-22s across Scotland.
This means young people can travel to their place of work, learning or to hang out with family and friends while saving them and their family significant amounts of money.
This means young people can travel to their place of work, learning or to hang out with family and friends while saving them and their family significant amounts of money.
March 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM
More than 200 million free bus journeys have been made by under-22s across Scotland.
This means young people can travel to their place of work, learning or to hang out with family and friends while saving them and their family significant amounts of money.
This means young people can travel to their place of work, learning or to hang out with family and friends while saving them and their family significant amounts of money.
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The Council is consulting on planning guidance for purpose-built student accommodation. If, like me, you're concerned about the amount of student flats that are being built in our area, make sure you have your say:
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/non-stat...
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/non-stat...
March 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The Council is consulting on planning guidance for purpose-built student accommodation. If, like me, you're concerned about the amount of student flats that are being built in our area, make sure you have your say:
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/non-stat...
consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/non-stat...
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The boiler is now fixed at Craigentinny Community Centre back at my usual location for advice surgeries - 5.30pm, first Monday of the month.
Off to Piershill Library next for my 6.30 surgery.
If you need my help, please get in touch or come along!
Off to Piershill Library next for my 6.30 surgery.
If you need my help, please get in touch or come along!
March 3, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The boiler is now fixed at Craigentinny Community Centre back at my usual location for advice surgeries - 5.30pm, first Monday of the month.
Off to Piershill Library next for my 6.30 surgery.
If you need my help, please get in touch or come along!
Off to Piershill Library next for my 6.30 surgery.
If you need my help, please get in touch or come along!
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Absolutely shocking that the Labour administration have failed to put forward a council budget. They’re supposedly running the city, but have zero vision, leadership or ideas. Edinburgh deserves better.
Edinburgh Labour have managed to outdo Glasgow Labour.
At least Glasgow Labour were in *opposition* when they failed to do a budget…
At least Glasgow Labour were in *opposition* when they failed to do a budget…
February 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Absolutely shocking that the Labour administration have failed to put forward a council budget. They’re supposedly running the city, but have zero vision, leadership or ideas. Edinburgh deserves better.
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Edinburgh Labour have managed to outdo Glasgow Labour.
At least Glasgow Labour were in *opposition* when they failed to do a budget…
At least Glasgow Labour were in *opposition* when they failed to do a budget…
February 12, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Edinburgh Labour have managed to outdo Glasgow Labour.
At least Glasgow Labour were in *opposition* when they failed to do a budget…
At least Glasgow Labour were in *opposition* when they failed to do a budget…
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If you live in Northfield-Willowbrae (inc Mountcastle, Meadowfield, Piershill, Duddingston Village) or Craigentinny-Meadowbank (inc Restalrig, Lochend, Abbeyhill), please think about putting yourself forward. Community councils can make a big positive impact.
The election period for community councils in Edinburgh is officially underway!
We're looking for people who have a passion for their local areas to stand for election.
Nominations open from tomorrow until February 27.
Find out more on our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/.../communit....
We're looking for people who have a passion for their local areas to stand for election.
Nominations open from tomorrow until February 27.
Find out more on our website: www.edinburgh.gov.uk/.../communit....
February 5, 2025 at 8:13 PM
If you live in Northfield-Willowbrae (inc Mountcastle, Meadowfield, Piershill, Duddingston Village) or Craigentinny-Meadowbank (inc Restalrig, Lochend, Abbeyhill), please think about putting yourself forward. Community councils can make a big positive impact.