Cllr Stephen Jenkinson
@stephenjenkinson.bsky.social
Edinburgh’s Transport & Environment Convener and Labour’s Councillor for the Pentland Hills Ward 🌹
Fire and rehire is about to be made illegal by the UK Labour government but the SNP administration in Glasgow are obviously ok with this shocking practice. Shame on them. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Glasgow City Council to fire and re-hire over 23,000 employees
It says redundancy notices will be withdrawn if the three unions agree to ballot their members on the pay offer.
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🚌 Coaches bring thousands of visitors into Edinburgh and are an important part of our economy — but they need proper places to drop off, pick up and park. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Council to designate more official coach drop-off and parking places
‘This is looking at how we can manage this important part of the visitor economy in a more efficient way’ - Cllr Stephen Jenkinson
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🚕 Delighted that, working with my trade union colleagues in Edinburgh’s taxi trade, I brought forward the motion to explore a new taxi rank at Waverley’s Market Street entrance — and that it passed unanimously. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/plan-fo...
Plan for new taxi rank at Market Street entrance to Edinburgh's Waverley Station
Current taxi rank ‘not easily visible to passengers ‘
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More transport related fan mail received today. Online stick is one thing, hand written and posted is next level dedication.
🚌 Great news for Ratho! From 31 August, a new six-month trial bus service will connect Ratho directly with Edinburgh city centre, running hourly, seven days a week. A huge thank you to the local community who have fought hard for better bus links. Now let’s get on board and make it a success! 🚌
I’m backing Michael Marra to be the next Leader of the Scottish Labour Party. Michael brings the experience, energy and political judgement that Scottish Labour needs right now.
Now that is what you call a campaign session! Great to have the support of Labour Students today in Newington. Ruth Elliott’s campaign in the Southside Newington by-election is going from strength to strength 👏👏👏
This active travel project has been on ice for some time, I’m happy to play my part to see what I can do to thaw it out. theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/08/coun...
Council approach Scottish Government for support to make the Powderhall Link happen
Edinburgh’s Transport Convener is taking a grip of an active travel project in Edinburgh which has been dormant for at least a decade. Ten years after the Powderhall railway line was closed, the SNP o...
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There is little more I can say about this comms disaster from the First Minister and the Scottish Government. Paddle boarding and folk concerts are obviously more important than Scotlands capital city. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/princes...
John Swinney social media posts failed to mention Princes Street fire
‘The financial package is very welcome, but I don't think it's right we have had to wait four weeks’ - Cllr Stephen Jenkinson
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🏡 Great to visit Murrayburn Gate at Westside Plaza today. The first residents will soon move into these new affordable homes, with 73 high-quality, energy-efficient homes being delivered in total. Edinburgh needs more affordable housing, and I’m determined to keep pushing to deliver it.
🏡 Great to visit Murrayburn Gate at Westside Plaza today. The first residents will soon move into these new affordable homes, with 73 high-quality, energy-efficient homes being delivered in total. Edinburgh needs more affordable housing, and I’m determined to keep pushing to deliver it.
We have asked the Scottish Government for some assistance. We haven’t had a reply. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/top-sco...
Top Scottish chefs say Leith trade being 'destroyed' due to ongoing tram disruption
Chef Dean Banks said his Leith restaurant could face a £100,000 loss in August if trams to Leith are not reinstated
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Lovely morning to be out campaigning for Ruth Elliott in Craigmillar Park today. September 3rd is the date for your diary!
The 200 images currently on display at the City Art Centre are just the tip of the iceberg. They offer only a glimpse into an extraordinary collection that captures Edinburgh’s rich social history. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Exhibition painting a portrait of Edinburgh's housing schemes
A new exhibition of photographer Sandra George's work shows life on Edinburgh's streets in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Look, if it was down to me I’ll just knock the building down and get the road reopened asap however like most things it isn’t quite as simple as that as Cllr Rust well knows. www.scotsman.com/news/princes...
Calls for 'more urgency' in reopening city centre after fire
‘There is a strong public desire to get the city moving again’ - Cllr Jason Rust
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Great to see another fantastic turnout of activists as we introduce our brilliant local Labour candidate, Ruth Elliott, for the Southside/Newington by-election on 3 September. Looking forward to speaking with residents across the ward and sharing Ruth’s positive vision for the community.
On my way to a campaign session this morning, I spotted a hardworking squad out weeding around the Mayfield Road shops. I stopped to thank them for all their efforts in keeping the area looking its best. Brilliant work, and thank you for everything you do! 👏🌱
What an achievement! I’m delighted for Dr Scott Arthur MP and his amazing team. A well deserved award for an important piece of legalisation 👏 www.holyrood.com/news/view,sc...
Scott Arthur named MP of the Year for Rare Cancers Act
The MP brought the legislation forward as a private members’ bill not longer after being elected
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I’m old enough to remember when the SNP proposed replacing the regressive Council Tax. Nearly two decades later they’ve settled on a tax on Edinburgh! Tell them what you think of their plans here 👇 www.gov.scot/publications...
Council Tax High-Value Property Bands (Mansion Tax): consultation
This Scottish Government consultation seeks views on the proposed rates for two new High-Value Property Council Tax Bands (\"Mansion Tax\"). Band I for residential properties valued between £1 million...
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Good to see Edinburgh’s #SummertimeStreets returning. Creating more space for people to walk safely during the festival season benefits residents and visitors alike. A simple, sensible measure that helps the city work better at its busiest. 🚶🚲🎭 www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
Summertime Streets changes return
Summertime Streets changes return
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It’s taken me four years, but I’ve finally achieved what can only be described as the pinnacle of socialist respectability… I’ve been quoted in the Morning Star. 🌹✊ morningstaronline.co.uk/article/edin...
Edinburghers urged to leave ‘coning’ to Glasgow
EDINBURGH thrill-seekers have been warned that placing traffic cones on top of statues’ heads could “cause injury or present a road safety hazard.”The statue of the Duke of Wellington bestriding his h...
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So good to be back on the campaign trail this morning in Sciennes with our fantastic local Labour candidate for the Southside/Newington by-election Ruth Elliott
It was fantastic to attend this event today, marking one year until the Tour gets underway. As the host of the Grand Départ, Edinburgh has a unique opportunity to showcase our city to the world.
The City of Edinburgh Council@edinburghcouncil.bsky.social · 3mo agoToday marks one year until the Grand Départ on Friday 2 July 2027 🚵 To celebrate the countdown, Transport and Environment Convener Cllr Jenkinson visited the activation at Waverley Railway Station. If you’d like to play a part in the landmark event, you can apply to become a JOY Maker!
A £370,000 pay-off funded by the public purse raises serious questions. I helped draft the Labour amendment being tabled tomorrow and will ensure no stone is left unturned in establishing the facts. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/edinbur...
Edinburgh trams boss received 'excessive' £370,000 pay-off
‘I am deeply concerned and disappointed by the scale of this compensation package’ - Cllr Jane Meagher
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Great to meet S5 students from Tynecastle, Firrhill and Boroughmuir High Schools taking part in the Alistair Darling Internship Programme. Before they head to Westminster tomorrow with Dr Scott Arthur MP, I was pleased to show them around the City Chambers and explain how local government works.
I’ve written a piece in this weekend’s Scotsman/Scotland on Sunday on the strategic importance of tram to help manage Edinburgh’s population and economic growth. Have a read below and tell me what you think? www.scotsman.com/news/opinion...
Fast-growing Edinburgh stands at a crossroads and its trams are key
Our plans for the north-south tram represent a strategic opportunity
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The result wasn’t what we wanted however I had a great time last night with my pals at the Stewart Brewing fan zone in Loanhead. Well organised, good food and it goes without saying quality beer 🍺
Powerful deputations from both sides of the Braids Estate modal filter debate at yesterday’s transport committee. I hope our decision delivers some clarity and draws a line under what has been a tale of woe for many years. www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
Bid to save Edinburgh cycle route through city neighbourhood blocked
Two devices meant to make cycling and walking easier in the area will now be removed
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Yesterday was a really important step on Edinburgh’s tram journey. I would like to thank everyone who took part in the consultation and the Officers who analysed and presented the findings to committee. theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2026/06/coun...
Councillors agree on tram business case
A decision on whether or how Edinburgh’s projected new tram line should reach the north of the city has split a council group. But at Thursday’s transport committee meeting, a majority of members man...
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