Cllr Stephen Jenkinson
@stephenjenkinson.bsky.social
Edinburgh’s Transport & Environment Convener and Labour’s Councillor for the Pentland Hills Ward 🌹
Really good Edinburgh Inquirer article from Cory Boyle here on the need to take bold steps to tackle Edinburgh’s current and future congestion woes.
www.edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/were-one-o...
www.edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/were-one-o...
We're one of the most congested cities in the UK. Here's how to tackle that.
Award-winning engineer Corey Boyle on breaking the Capital's over-reliance on the car
www.edinburghinquirer.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Really good Edinburgh Inquirer article from Cory Boyle here on the need to take bold steps to tackle Edinburgh’s current and future congestion woes.
www.edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/were-one-o...
www.edinburghinquirer.co.uk/p/were-one-o...
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There is good coverage here of the support that is growing for my bid to invest £20 million in Wester Hailes:
www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/11/24/w...
www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/11/24/w...
Wester Hailes organisations unite behind £20m regeneration bid
A coalition of organisations in Wester Hailes has issued their “unequivocal support” for a £20m bid to the government’s Pride in Place Fund.
www.deadlinenews.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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“The tram is a potentially transformational development for Edinburgh, and we owe it to future generations to be bold and ambitious.”
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
Edinburgh must be bold on tram as we face the future
Edinburgh must be bold on tram as we face the future
www.edinburgh.gov.uk
November 25, 2025 at 7:49 AM
“The tram is a potentially transformational development for Edinburgh, and we owe it to future generations to be bold and ambitious.”
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
The Edinburgh School Uniform Bank is appealing for donations to its Winter Warmers campaign to keep children in Edinburgh warm and in school this winter. Donate today to keep children warm this winter."
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Donate to Our Winter Warmers Campaign 2025 We are raising funds to provide coats with hoods, gloves, socks, warm leggings and joggers to primary and secondary school children with the greatest need…
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November 20, 2025 at 7:45 AM
The Edinburgh School Uniform Bank is appealing for donations to its Winter Warmers campaign to keep children in Edinburgh warm and in school this winter. Donate today to keep children warm this winter."
edinburghuniform.org/donate/?ref=...
edinburghuniform.org/donate/?ref=...
Over 11,000 residents took part in the North–South tramline consultation — incredible engagement 🙌
Huge thanks to everyone who shared their views. Your feedback will now be analysed ahead of the Transport & Environment Committee next year.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Huge thanks to everyone who shared their views. Your feedback will now be analysed ahead of the Transport & Environment Committee next year.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Final figures show over 11,000 people took part in tram consultation
More than 11,000 people took part in the online consultation about Edinburgh's proposed new North-South tramline.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
November 20, 2025 at 7:37 AM
Over 11,000 residents took part in the North–South tramline consultation — incredible engagement 🙌
Huge thanks to everyone who shared their views. Your feedback will now be analysed ahead of the Transport & Environment Committee next year.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Huge thanks to everyone who shared their views. Your feedback will now be analysed ahead of the Transport & Environment Committee next year.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
✨🚌 What an amazing day at Currie Primary School! 🚌✨
I had such a fantastic time at today’s LoveMyBus session. The energy from the pupils was incredible — so many brilliant questions, bright ideas, and big smiles!
I had such a fantastic time at today’s LoveMyBus session. The energy from the pupils was incredible — so many brilliant questions, bright ideas, and big smiles!
November 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
✨🚌 What an amazing day at Currie Primary School! 🚌✨
I had such a fantastic time at today’s LoveMyBus session. The energy from the pupils was incredible — so many brilliant questions, bright ideas, and big smiles!
I had such a fantastic time at today’s LoveMyBus session. The energy from the pupils was incredible — so many brilliant questions, bright ideas, and big smiles!
Honoured to stand on the High Street in Edinburgh today for the Remembrance Day service. A powerful reminder of courage, sacrifice, and gratitude. 🌺
November 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Honoured to stand on the High Street in Edinburgh today for the Remembrance Day service. A powerful reminder of courage, sacrifice, and gratitude. 🌺
I was delighted to attend the Lochend Community Road Safety event today organised by Living Rent and held at Craigentinny Community Centre. The themed cup cakes will go down a treat this afternoon!
November 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
I was delighted to attend the Lochend Community Road Safety event today organised by Living Rent and held at Craigentinny Community Centre. The themed cup cakes will go down a treat this afternoon!
Good news for Edinburgh’s city car club members. I’m looking forward to working with Enterprise as we seek to grow this important piece of the cities transport jigsaw.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
City Car Club will offer more electric vehicles for hire
Edinburgh council's car-hire scheme is to increase the number of electric vehicles in its fleet in a bid to encourage greener driving.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Good news for Edinburgh’s city car club members. I’m looking forward to working with Enterprise as we seek to grow this important piece of the cities transport jigsaw.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
I’ve been consistent in my opposition to allowing PHVs into bus lanes. I do however think it is worth exploring allowing PHVs and Black Cabs access through certain bus gates if the data and evidence proves it can aid city mobility.
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
Plans for Edinburgh private hire cars to be allowed to use bus lanes
Council officers are recommending that councillors delay making any decision on a policy change until after several projects and traffic studies are completed
www.edinburghlive.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 8:05 AM
I’ve been consistent in my opposition to allowing PHVs into bus lanes. I do however think it is worth exploring allowing PHVs and Black Cabs access through certain bus gates if the data and evidence proves it can aid city mobility.
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
I’m proud to represent the Ratho community and improving public transport in rural west Edinburgh is important to me. I’m delighted Officers have continued to work hard to improve service provision for Ratho.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Edinburgh councillors consider new bus between Ratho and city centre
A new minibus service could be launched between Ratho and the city centre under plans set to be considered by Edinburgh councillors.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I’m proud to represent the Ratho community and improving public transport in rural west Edinburgh is important to me. I’m delighted Officers have continued to work hard to improve service provision for Ratho.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
🎆Enjoy bonfire night safely in the Pentland Hills Ward this year:
Currie and Balerno Fireworks
King George V Park, Lanark Road West, Currie, EH14 5RT
Wednesday 5 November, gates open 6.30pm, fireworks start 7.15pm
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Currie and Balerno Fireworks
King George V Park, Lanark Road West, Currie, EH14 5RT
Wednesday 5 November, gates open 6.30pm, fireworks start 7.15pm
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Enjoy Bonfire Night by going to one of these 5 organised displays
People are being urged to enjoy Bonfire Night at organised fireworks displays as police warned they would have “significant resources” in place to tackle any dangerous and anti-social behaviour.
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com
November 4, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🎆Enjoy bonfire night safely in the Pentland Hills Ward this year:
Currie and Balerno Fireworks
King George V Park, Lanark Road West, Currie, EH14 5RT
Wednesday 5 November, gates open 6.30pm, fireworks start 7.15pm
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Currie and Balerno Fireworks
King George V Park, Lanark Road West, Currie, EH14 5RT
Wednesday 5 November, gates open 6.30pm, fireworks start 7.15pm
www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
💥Just a reminder that Edinburgh’s firework control zones are now in place across the city.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Edinburgh firework ban zones come into force ahead of Bonfire night
The zones are a response to years of violence and disruption caused by gangs using fireworks.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 8:36 AM
💥Just a reminder that Edinburgh’s firework control zones are now in place across the city.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Congratulations to Gaynor and the marketing team at Lothian Buses on this latest award, fantastic news. 👏👏👏
www.lothianbuses.com/news/2025/10...
www.lothianbuses.com/news/2025/10...
Lothian named Best In-House Marketing Team of the Year - Lothian Buses
Lothian has been awarded ‘Best In-House Marketing Team of the Year’ at this year’s Prolific North Marketing Awards. Held in Leeds on Thursday 24 October, the annual awards celebrate the best creative ...
www.lothianbuses.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Congratulations to Gaynor and the marketing team at Lothian Buses on this latest award, fantastic news. 👏👏👏
www.lothianbuses.com/news/2025/10...
www.lothianbuses.com/news/2025/10...
Ever considered a career as a bus driver?
www.lothianbuses.com/news/2025/10...
www.lothianbuses.com/news/2025/10...
Get your career in gear at our Try a Bus Day! - Lothian Buses
Lothian Buses are hosting a Try a Bus day on Saturday 8 November looking for candidates to join their touring teams.
www.lothianbuses.com
October 31, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Ever considered a career as a bus driver?
www.lothianbuses.com/news/2025/10...
www.lothianbuses.com/news/2025/10...
And you can now use Apple pay too which makes this convenient integrated ticketing system even easier 🎟️
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Edinburgh Trams celebrates one million Tap On, Tap Off customer journeys
Edinburgh’s multi award-winning tramway celebrated a major Tap On, Tap Off (TOTO) milestone this weekend, as Edinburgh Trams customers have now mad
edinburghtrams.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:54 AM
And you can now use Apple pay too which makes this convenient integrated ticketing system even easier 🎟️
edinburghtrams.com/news/one-mil...
edinburghtrams.com/news/one-mil...
I popped out to Riccarton Mains Road this afternoon to check on the resurfacing progress. We are two weeks into a six week program and things are starting to take shape. Thankfully the crater like set of potholes at the end of Weaver’s Knowe Crescent are also being tackled as part of this work.
October 25, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I popped out to Riccarton Mains Road this afternoon to check on the resurfacing progress. We are two weeks into a six week program and things are starting to take shape. Thankfully the crater like set of potholes at the end of Weaver’s Knowe Crescent are also being tackled as part of this work.
We were out campaigning in Currie this morning with Catriona Munro for Edinburgh South Western no love for the SNP here that’s clear!
October 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
We were out campaigning in Currie this morning with Catriona Munro for Edinburgh South Western no love for the SNP here that’s clear!
I’m looking forward to attending this event next month. I think it’ll be an important listening exercise and an opportunity to learn more about what steps we can take to tackle this emerging issue.
www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/10/23/l...
www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/10/23/l...
Local MP to host meeting on “dangerous” use of e-bikes and off-road bikes in southwest Edinburgh - Deadline News
A LOCAL MP has organised a public meeting to address the “dangerous” and “antisocial” use of electric and dirt bikes in southwest Edinburgh.
www.deadlinenews.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
I’m looking forward to attending this event next month. I think it’ll be an important listening exercise and an opportunity to learn more about what steps we can take to tackle this emerging issue.
www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/10/23/l...
www.deadlinenews.co.uk/2025/10/23/l...
Well done Jarlath and thanks for all you do to get these initiatives up and running it is very much appreciated 👏
New #bikebus day in #edinburgh. Great to have Saint Peter's school join the active travel revolution by starting up a bike bus. @spokes.org.uk @cyclingweekly.com @cyclinguk.bsky.social @sustrans.bsky.social @edinburghcouncil.bsky.social Thanks for your support @policescotland.bsky.social
October 24, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Well done Jarlath and thanks for all you do to get these initiatives up and running it is very much appreciated 👏
Reposted by Cllr Stephen Jenkinson
A new tram route in Edinburgh? The proposed expansion would connect Granton, the city centre and the BioQuarter - and we'd like your views.
The consultation is open until 17 November. Visit our consultation hub to read the proposals and have your say consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
The consultation is open until 17 November. Visit our consultation hub to read the proposals and have your say consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
October 16, 2025 at 12:16 PM
A new tram route in Edinburgh? The proposed expansion would connect Granton, the city centre and the BioQuarter - and we'd like your views.
The consultation is open until 17 November. Visit our consultation hub to read the proposals and have your say consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
The consultation is open until 17 November. Visit our consultation hub to read the proposals and have your say consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/sfc/tram-nor...
“I’m delighted that we’re moving to the next phase of expanding our cycle hire scheme. The figures we’ve seen speak for themselves in terms of uptake, with hundreds of journeys being made across our city each and every day.
Edinburgh Voi bikes: Edinburgh cycle hire scheme set to expand into more areas of the city
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Edinburgh cycle hire scheme set to expand into more areas of the city
The number of e-bikes in the city will rise to 340 by the end of the month.
www.scotsman.com
October 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
“I’m delighted that we’re moving to the next phase of expanding our cycle hire scheme. The figures we’ve seen speak for themselves in terms of uptake, with hundreds of journeys being made across our city each and every day.
✈️ Aeroplanes are one mode of transport that don’t fall into my remit however important changes to airspace above the city are being considered. You can learn more about the proposals here 👇
scottishairspacemodernisation.co.uk
And have your say here 👇
www.edinburghairport.com/whats-your-v...
scottishairspacemodernisation.co.uk
And have your say here 👇
www.edinburghairport.com/whats-your-v...
October 21, 2025 at 7:46 AM
✈️ Aeroplanes are one mode of transport that don’t fall into my remit however important changes to airspace above the city are being considered. You can learn more about the proposals here 👇
scottishairspacemodernisation.co.uk
And have your say here 👇
www.edinburghairport.com/whats-your-v...
scottishairspacemodernisation.co.uk
And have your say here 👇
www.edinburghairport.com/whats-your-v...
Great news for Wester Hailes — the Post Office has been saved and is now open again! ✉️📮
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Wester Hailes Post Office opens at new location
SAME SHOPPING CENTRE, EXTENDED OPENING HOURS Opens at Plaza News, Unit 23-26 Upper Ground Floor Level, Westside Plaza, Edinburgh, EH14 2SW Monday to Saturday: 9am – 5.30pm 51 hours of Post Office s…
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October 9, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Great news for Wester Hailes — the Post Office has been saved and is now open again! ✉️📮
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