Cllr Stephen Jenkinson

My wee dog Angus has just won first place at Crufts in the dog grooming intermediate asian fusion competition. I’m so proud of Angus and delighted for Kristie Rowe at Howl and Hound 👏👏👏

🛍️ Indoor Boot Sale at Westside Centre – every Saturday, rain or shine!

Sellers 9–3 | Buyers 10–3
Bargains + Westside Mini Market & more to explore 👀

Worth a visit if you love a good find! ✨

And she’s now resigned 🤦‍♂️

SNP Holyrood candidate investigated over benefits claims Sally Donald is currently subject to a Social Security Scotland probe

Standing for election WHILST being investigated for benefit fraud is a bold move I’ll give her that 😳

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It was a real privilege to attend Craig Gordon’s testimonial dinner tonight at Tynecastle Stadium. Even won a signed strip in the raffle as a bonus 👍

It’s a Saturday so must be another positive door knocking session with Daniel Johnson MSP in Buckstone 👏👏👏

Edinburgh nursery closes suddenly as furious parents given 'less than a day's notice' "I think this is absolutely shocking."

🚨Calderglen EYC. Due to a problem with the roof and the associated costs in fixing it the Council has taken the difficult decision to demolish the building. The children will be relocated to surrounding nursery’s and parents have been informed.

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Rare Cancers Bill to be made law Brain Tumour Research is proud to announce today that Dr Scott Arthur MP’s Rare Cancers Bill has passed its third reading in the House of Lords. The Bill will now be proceed to Royal Assent and enshri...

I am really proud of the work my good friend Dr Scott Arthur MP and his team have done with this bill. A very worthwhile endeavour and a law that will change and save lives. 👏

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Why has the world's first hydrogen double-decker fleet failed? The multi-million pound project in Aberdeen was meant to be the future of clean public transportation.

I’m pleased Lothian Buses are committed to electrifying their fleet instead of banking on hydrogen — a decision that will deliver cleaner air, lower emissions, and a more sustainable transport future for our city. ⚡🚌

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Edinburgh council tax to rise by 4% as Lib Dems and Conservatives strike deal The higher council tax rates will hit Edinburgh taxpayers from April 1

We struck a good deal for Edinburgh yesterday. Scotlands lowest council tax rise at 4%, one that protects vital services and invests in infrastructure while easing pressure on households.

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All road works for Edinburgh and indeed the whole of Scotland are available here 👇

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Can’t believe they are still bothering to publish this rubbish.

Listen to hard-working families on budget - Christopher Cowdy Every February Edinburgh Council sets its budget for the year. The process usually involves council officers proposing their ideas, with each political party amending it to suit their own priorities.

Cllr Cowdy conveniently doesn’t mention he would cut services and jobs to fund his £9m single year Council Tax cut. 🤔

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How the Scottish Parliament went from legislating to virtue signalling Time has run out for big-ticket legislation but was found for multiple bills on dogs. As session six ends, patience is w...

Interesting article articulating why many people are losing faith and patience with the Scottish Parliament.

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Final week to share views on mobile phones in schools with pupils, families and school staff encouraged to take part Final week to share views on mobile phones in schools with pupils, families and school staff encouraged to take part and more. We support the business community in Edinburgh to grow success.

We are in the final week of the cities consultation on mobile phones in schools. Tell us what you think.

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🚧 A new live interactive map of all planned roadworks across Edinburgh has been created by City Scope. You can see it here 👇

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Really great response on the doorsteps of Buckstone today with Daniel Johnson MSP. People are fed up of this tired SNP Government and know in May they have a great chance of sending them packing 📦

Lothians MSP claims Edinburgh is The Scottish Conservatives have unveiled plans for fixing the roads in Scotland at the 2026 conference at Murrayfield. Lothians MSP, Sue Webber, opened the half hour session by explaining that her own...

Not for the first time the Tories are wildly out of touch with reality. I’m determined to tackle city centre congestion whilst they are trying to make it worse 😩

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Congestion charge could be brought in by back door, claims MSP Edinburgh could be landed with a congestion charge introduced by the back door, a Lothian Tory MSP has claimed.

Scaremongering by the pro-congestion Tories. You’d never guess there is an election around the corner 🤦‍♂️

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I will bring the NFL to Scotland if I win, says Anas Sarwar Scottish Labour leader would lobby the NFL to host an American football game in Scotland

Now that would be something special for Scotland 🏈

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Council leader criticised over money An SNP councillor has accused the council leader of being “clueless” about cash which has not been collected from Low Emission Zone (LEZ) fines due to Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) inaccu...

The LEZ was introduced to change behaviour not generate revenue. The enforcement regime has been in place for one year and is still bedding in. We will take all available steps to ensure fines are paid.

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It isn’t by accident that the Tories lose every vote 9-2 at TEC (Transport & Environment Committee).

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W Hotel will have limited rights of access for taxis and small coaches Cars and small coaches will be allowed to continue to access the public realm area, St James Square, outside the W Hotel at St James Quarter, as the council averts further legal action. The area of la...

It took three attempts but finally a decision was taken on the W Hotel access issues by my committee last week 👍

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Received this brilliant leaflet today from Daniel Johnson MSP. A vote for anyone else in May could allow the SNP to sneak in through the back door!

Fantastic team effort on the doorstep with Daniel Johnson MSP this morning. No love for the SNP or their tired and out of touch Government in Buckstone that’s for sure!

Service change from Sunday 22 February - Lothian Buses A service change will take effect on our network from Sunday 22 February on the Lothian, East Coast Buses and Lothian Country networks.

Lothian have announced a few (and mostly minor) service changes that will come into effect next month 🚌

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Great fun tonight at the Central and Southern CLPs Burns Supper. Anas was on top form 👏. Thanks to all the organisers and the staff at Tynecastle who are always brilliant.

I do love the map though I have to say.

Route for third Edinburgh tram line unveiled The detailed plans show Edinburgh's south suburban railway being used with a new connection to the existing route on Leith Walk.

I delivered a speech to the Rail in Scotland conference this week on the “Future of Mass Transit in Edinburgh” the concept I presented seems to have taken on a life on its own 😬

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I agree there is much to do on footway improvements. Last year I doubled the carriageway & footway budget to £26m and I plan to do so again this year. It is starting to make a difference but the problem I am tackling has been a decade in the making.