Jule Bandel
julebandel.bsky.social
Jule Bandel
@julebandel.bsky.social
pesky little immigrant | Scottish Greens councillor for Inverleith | local libraries enjoyer | she/they 🏳️‍🌈✨
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Delighted @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social has finally agreed a visitor levy, but such a lost opportunity not to set it at a more ambitious level and to cave in to corporate interests to delay implementation. Lab/LibDem/Con proposal was too weak & timid.
January 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Overheard on the bus today:

“It’s too expensive to park the car in town and now the kids have free bus passes, it’s just as easy to take the bus.”

Policy in action.
January 3, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Analysis of Scottish sentencing data has revealed the low numbers of lengthy driving bans being issued for the most serious driving offences.

More must be done to deter poor and dangerous driving and make our roads safer. Read more: orlo.uk/TX3Lp
December 27, 2024 at 12:07 PM
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I'm proud to have worked with SNP & @edinburghgreens.bsky.social colleagues to put this proposal together, which offers a fresh start for this council and an alternative to the current weak, rudderless & unstable administration.

#Edinburgh

theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2024/12/snp-...
SNP and Greens to vie for joint leadership of the council in new coalition
Edinburgh’s SNP and Green council groups are combining forces in a bid to take over the leadership of Edinburgh’s council administration. They are making a move on Thursday to take control of the coun...
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
December 18, 2024 at 4:19 PM
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I was shocked other parties didn't share my concerns about calls to weaken homelessness regulations when voting down my motion last week.

I'm pleased this is being picked up by campaigners, and I hope Labour, Lib Dem and Conservative Cllrs reflect on why many of us are so worried about this
Does the housing regulator need to put Edinburgh's housing department under special measures?

The calls have sparked a row between the authority and Shelter today as council bosses call the charity's claims 'misleading'

Story👇🏻 @heraldscotland.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2478923...
Shelter calls for special measures in Edinburgh Council over housing plan
Shelter Scotland has called for special measures to be taken against City of Edinburgh Council amid a worsening homelessness crisis in the capital.
www.heraldscotland.com
December 12, 2024 at 4:51 PM
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Up to £5k Community Grants for community groups! www.edinburgh.gov.uk/community-pl...

The deadline has been extended until 5pm, Monday December 16 - funding available in Almond, Craigentinny/Duddingston, Forth, Inverleith, Morningside, Pentlands, South West and Western
nen.press/2024/12/05/f...
Funding application deadline extended for community-focused projects
COMMUNITY GRANTS FUND DEADLINE EXTENDED Do you have an idea that will make a difference to your local community? Apply now for a grant of up to £5,000 to make your idea a reality. Please note the a…
nen.press
December 6, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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NHS Lothian has confirmed that 18-24 year olds will once again be able to be assessed and referred for gender affirming surgery at Chalmers Gender Identity Clinic. Read their announcement at: www.lothiansexualhealth.scot/nhs-lothian-...
All referrals for gender-affirming surgery resumed in NHS Lothian | Lothian Sexual Health
www.lothiansexualhealth.scot
November 26, 2024 at 9:49 AM
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I’ve made a starter pack for @scottishgreens.bsky.social women! Give these great activists and volunteers a follow, and drop me a message if you want to be added go.bsky.app/FxJfu9T
November 16, 2024 at 12:32 PM